Acne Attack

STOP THAT ACNE ATTACK

Pimples have damaged my skin. I still get many pimples on my face. When I use pimple creams, my skin becomes dry and sensitive. Will derma abrasion help me? Natalie, 29 years. 
Choosing an acne treatment depends on the severity and type of acne. If you've had acne for a long time, there’s probably an underlying cause that may need investigation. Derma abrasion is a medical procedure by which the outer layer of the skin is removed by abrasion, like a carpenter using sandpaper to smoothen rough wooden surfaces. It is a moderately invasive treatment and is not advisable during an acute bout of acne when your skin is already inflamed as it may cause scarring of the skin. As your acne has been chronic, investigate thoroughly and rule out underlying factors. An all-round approach that treats acne internally and externally may be appropriate.
Acne has scarred my face. My face lacks glow, has brown spots and is dull. Please suggest a remedy. Vinita, 26 years. Your skin is prematurely aging, which is caused by free-radical activity. Free radicals are minute chemical particles released during normal chemical processes. When a pimple occurs, the skin generates hydrogen peroxide — a free radical that damages the skin — to kill bacteria. Repeated pimple bouts increase free-radical activity, accelerating premature aging of the skin. The more severe the acne, the greater the damage, which will lead to premature wrinkles.