Contents:
- Medical Video: Put an End to Adult Acne
- Cortisone injections are only for certain acne cases
- How do acne injections work using cortisone?
- Are there any side effects from using cortisone?
- Other treatments needed to get rid of big zits
Medical Video: Put an End to Adult Acne
Stubborn acne can be overcome with the help of a dermatologist. One of them is injecting zits with cortisone. However, how fast can we regain smooth facial skin with cortisone injections?
Cortisone injections are only for certain acne cases
Cortisone injections are treatments specifically aimed at eradicating large zits such as acne nodules, pustules, pimples, to cystic acne (cystic acne) This type of large acne has a diameter of usually 5 mm or more.
These big pimples are caused by infections rooted deep in the skin and can last for weeks or even months, and can cause acne scars. So, large zits are generally less effective against ordinary acne medications.
How do acne injections work using cortisone?
Cortisone is actually a natural chemical produced by the body to fight inflammation. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, cortisone is then made a synthetic version to be used as a drug that is directly targeted to the area of inflamed zits.
Cortisone or dilute corticosteroids are usually injected directly into zits using small needles. Cortisone works quickly against inflammation to deflate zits while preventing scar tissue and acne scars from forming.
The effect of cortisone to deflate acne occurs within 24-48 hours after injection. As soon as it is injected, the zits will appear soft and even. Most injuries due to this acne injection will heal within a week after treatment.
In fact, these injections can not only prevent acne scars, but can also shrink keloids that some people have.
Are there any side effects from using cortisone?
Repeated injection of zits with cortisone can damage the skin's ability to repair itself, and can cause thinning of the skin (skin atrophy) as well as changes in the skin color of the injection area that are brighter than the color of the surrounding skin. This effect of skin discoloration is especially common in darker skinned people.
In addition, even though it is effective for defeating zits and preventing scars, these injections cannot eliminate acne as a whole. These injections cannot stop the process of forming zits so the possibility of recurring zits still persists.
Therefore, for acne treatment, a dermatologist does not only give this injection, there are other medication for everyday use.
Other treatments needed to get rid of big zits
- Wash your face twice a day, oagi and the night before going to sleep, especially if you are out exercising or sweating all day.
- Remove all facial makeup at night. This will reduce the amount of oil and bacteria that accumulate on the skin.
- Apply a mild moisturizer that is suitable for your skin after cleaning your face.
- Use a mask regularly.
- Be sure to use SPF 30 sunscreen every day.
- Avoid holding facial skin so that no more bacteria sticks to your skin.
- Avoid holding or rubbing your face with your hands. Always wash your hands if you have to hold your skin.
