Acne Causes and Treatment Options: A Dermatologist’s Guide

Dirty skin is not the cause. Scrubbing harder often irritates the barrier and leaves more marks. Heavy, occlusive makeup and hair products can worsen comedones, which is different from blaming normal washing.

A single food rarely accounts for a severe pattern. If you notice a consistent personal trigger, mention it at the visit rather than starting a strict diet from social media.

Comedones, inflamed pimples, nodules, and scars are not treated with the same first step. A plan might include a topical retinoid, benzoyl peroxide, a short course of oral antibiotics, hormonal treatment, or isotretinoin in selected people.

Isotretinoin is effective for many severe cases and also has important cautions, especially pregnancy prevention and mood and lipid monitoring. It should not be borrowed from another patient.

Flat brown or red marks after a spot often fade slowly once acne is controlled. Indented ice-pick, boxcar, or rolling scars, and raised scars, are structural. Peels, microneedling, or laser treatment are discussed only for the scar type in front of the doctor.

The Miyapur clinic’s acne information describes judging procedural change over more than one session. That is a timetable for review, not a promise of clearance.