Cosmetological Care in Acne: Special Skin Care Approach with Dr. Fatma Yıldız

Medicines alone are not enough for acne treatment. Skin care and the use of correct cosmetic products are an integral part of a successful acne treatment. Dr. Fatma Yıldız at Private Ankara Life Polyclinic offers a holistic approach by aiming for acne patients to comply not only with drug treatment but also with correct skin care protocols.

In this comprehensive article, the points that acne patients should pay attention to when choosing skin cleansing and moisturizing products, the purposes of cosmetological care and scientifically based recommendations are discussed in detail.

The Importance of Cosmetological Products in Acne Treatment

The concepts of medicine, cosmetics and cosmeceuticals are different from each other. Medicines are directly effective agents in the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases. Cosmetic products, on the other hand, aim to improve the appearance of the skin, cleanse it and change its odor, but they do not change the skin structure. Cosmeceuticals are products that both have a cosmetic effect and can provide positive changes in the skin structure.

Acne treatment is a difficult and patient process. Using appropriate cosmetic and cosmeceutical products during this process is critical to prepare the skin for treatment, reduce drug side effects, and increase compliance with treatment.

Cleansing for Acne Skin: Choosing the Right Product

The goal in acne skin is to gently remove dirt, sweat, sebum, and dead cells without irritating the skin. However, excessive cleaning and aggressive brushing can worsen acne lesions.

Soaps: Since they are alkaline, they increase the skin's pH and can disrupt its barrier function. They are not recommended for sensitive skin.
Dermatological Bars and Synthetic Cleansers (Syndets): They are more suitable for skin pH and less irritating products.
Liquid Cleansers: Forms enriched with active ingredients such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are a gentle but effective alternative in skin cleansing.
Antibacterial Cleansers: They only reduce surface bacteria and do not affect P. acnes in the follicle. Excessive use can lead to folliculitis.

Emulsions and Cleansing Creams: Especially suitable for makeup removal. It gently cleanses the skin while preserving its moisture balance.

Dr. Fatma Yıldız aims to prevent risks such as “detergent acne” caused by excessive cleansing by offering personalized cleansing recommendations according to skin type and acne severity.

Moisturizing: A Step That Should Not Be Neglected in Acne Treatment

Water loss in the skin can increase the side effects of acne medications. To protect the epidermal barrier:

Occlusive Agents: Prevent water loss (e.g. silicone derivatives, vaseline).
Humectants: Draw moisture to the skin (e.g. glycerin, hyaluronic acid).
Emulsifiers: Provide softness to the skin.
It is emphasized that moisturizers to be used in individuals with acne should be non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. In active moisturizers, substances such as salicylic acid support skin renewal.

Dr. Since Fatma Yıldız knows that acne medications can cause dryness and irritation on the skin, she minimizes these effects with the right moisturizer and increases patients' adherence to treatment.

Sunscreen Use and Acne

It is misleading for the sun to mask acne lesions with a tan in the short term. In the long term, UV exposure:

Thickens the skin,
Causes blockage in the follicles,
Worsens acne.
In addition, retinoid, benzoyl peroxide and tetracycline group drugs increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun. For this reason, it is recommended that acne patients use non-comedogenic, preferably gel-form sunscreen.

Be Careful in Cosmetic Acne and Product Selection

Inappropriate cosmetic products can cause "cosmetic acne". Products containing substances such as butyl stearate and isopropyl myristate have comedogenic potential. However, the ingredient list alone is not decisive; factors such as the product's formulation and the person's skin structure are also important.

Dr. Fatma Yıldız supports the success of treatment by providing detailed consultancy to acne patients at Private Ankara Life Polyclinic on how to choose products with low comedogenic and acnegenic risk.

Conclusion: Cosmetological Care in Acne is the Key to Successful Treatment

Correct cosmetic care is as indispensable as topical and oral agents in acne treatment. Thanks to gentle cleansing, appropriate moisturizing and correct product selection:

The effectiveness of the drugs increases,
Side effects decrease,
Adherence to treatment and patient satisfaction increase.
The scientifically based skin care protocols implemented under the leadership of Dr. Fatma Yıldız at Private Ankara Life Polyclinic both facilitate the treatment processes of individuals with acne and protect their skin health in the long term.

➡️ You can also contact Dr. Fatma Yıldız to increase the success of your acne treatment and start a healthy transformation in your skin!