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Managing Acne Pre and Post Cosmetic Surgery

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The Impact of Acne and Skin Marks on Cosmetic Surgery Acne and skin marks, such as scars or pigmentation issues, can significantly influence the outcomes of cosmetic surgery procedures. Surgeons may need to modify their approach to minimize the risk of exacerbating existing skin conditions or creating new scars during the procedure. [1]

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Nodular Acne

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Symptoms : Characterized by deep, painful nodules and cysts on the face and upper trunk, which can lead to significant scarring. Treatment : Oral isotretinoin is the cornerstone of treatment, aimed at preventing scarring. Nodules progressed into papules and subsequently into atrophic scars occur in 37.9% What is Nodular Acne?

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Acne Nodulocystica (Nodular acne)

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Symptoms : Characterized by deep, painful nodules and cysts on the face and upper trunk, which can lead to significant scarring. Treatment : Oral isotretinoin is the cornerstone of treatment, aimed at preventing scarring. Nodules progressed into papules and subsequently into atrophic scars occur in 37.9% What is Nodular Acne?

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Comedonal acne

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Cosmetic ingredients like isopropyl myristate, lanolin, or oleic acid, along with excessively oily bases in topical products, contribute to comedogenicity. [4] Opt for non-comedogenic products to avoid pore-clogging ingredients. Prevention strategies emphasize the use of non-comedogenic products and consistent hygiene practices.