Active acne may be mild, moderate or severe depending on the number and type of breakouts. Each needs different treatment approach. Acne can be classified as -

When the skin layer above the pores become thick, dead skin cells are shed into the pores, which blocks them. If you notice, you will be able to see the plugs that block the pores in the form of tiny spots. These are blackheads and whiteheads, also known as comedones. Many people misinterpret the black spot of blackheads as dirt. Comedones can be accompanied with small spots called pimples or papules. In some cases, acne does not progress beyond this mild-to-moderate stage, where you can see a number of small pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.

If this phase of acne is not treated appropriately, it can flare up and lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), commonly referred to as acne marks. The discoloration caused in this phase may last for several months and is often more clear and noticeable in darker-skinned people. Also, if collagen is not healed completely, it can lead to scars which are difficult to treat and correct.

Rapid 360° Acne Clear System Moderate Severe This system follows a holistic approach when it comes to treating and controlling moderate to severe acne concerns. Our dermatologist will diagnose the root cause of your acne. Based on the severity level of your acne, the dermatologist will recommend one of the Rapid 360° Acne Clear Systems. This system is a combination of advanced peels and services that are customized to treat your acne.

One of the peels in this system is Tri-Active Acne Clear System with Black Peel. This peel is a natural organic acetic acid combination peel that treats acne and other concerns related to it. It is the peel's anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property that helps subside the redness quicker compared to normal peels. In addition to that, the peel contains Potassium Iodide that helps in healing wound faster. While Jasmonic peel ensures exfoliation and skin regeneration.

This in-clinic treatment comes with homecare products and medicines. Additionally, advice on diet and correct skincare is given so that you maintain and continue to get a clear and beautiful skin.

Moderate to Severe Acne – In case of moderate to severe level of acne, sebum gets trapped and Propionibacterium acnes live and multiply. Normally, small number of this bacterium live on the skin, but it does no harm to your skin. And if the multiplication is larger in number, then the immune system may react by causing inflammation. Once inflammation develops, the skin surrounding the spot turns red, also the size of the spot becomes larger and filled with pus (pustules). In extreme cases, the pustules can become even larger, form small nodules and cysts.

This phase is severe, hence needs proper treatment. If that doesn't happen, it may cause post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Also known as acne marks. The discoloration caused in this phase may last for several months and is often more clear and noticeable in darker-skinned people. Also, if collagen is not healed completely, it can lead to scars which are difficult to treat and correct.

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Rapid 360° Acne Clear System Moderate Severe This system follows a holistic approach when it comes to treating and controlling moderate to severe acne concerns. Our dermatologist will diagnose the root cause of your acne. Based on the severity level of your acne, the dermatologist will recommend one of the Rapid 360° Acne Clear Systems. This system is a combination of advanced peels and services that are customized to treat your acne.

One of the peels in this system is Tri-Active Acne Clear System with Black Peel. This peel is a natural organic acetic acid combination peel that treats acne and other concerns related to it. It is the peel's anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property that helps subside the redness quicker compared to normal peels. In addition to that, the peel contains Potassium Iodide that helps in healing wound faster. While Jasmonic peel ensures exfoliation and skin regeneration.

This in-clinic treatment comes with homecare products and medicines. Additionally, advice on diet and correct skincare is given so that you maintain and continue to get a clear and beautiful skin.

One of the peels in this system is Tri-Active Acne Clear System with Black Peel. This peel is a natural organic acetic acid combination peel that treats acne and other concerns related to it. It is the peel's anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property that helps subside the redness quicker compared to normal peels. In addition to that, the peel contains Potassium Iodide that helps in healing wound faster. While Jasmonic peel ensures exfoliation and skin regeneration.

The ugly marks that you observe after the acne is gone are called Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation or PIH. It is caused due to excessive melanin production and is a result of acne related inflammation. PIH can be seen as a flat area of skin discoloration and may last for months. The chances of PIH are high if you touch and aggravate acne. Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is different from a scar which is harder to treat. Thankfully, there are several treatments available for treating PIH and the right treatment can fade the PIH spot quickly. At Kaya, a dermatologist will evaluate the PIH and recommend the correct treatment for it.

Kaya Rapid 360° Acne Clear System Blemish Free combines skin lightening peels and technology that lighten PIH and helps fade them away. One of the peels that this system includes is Intense Clarity Peel. It is a tri-active combination peel system that has been researched and developed by Kaya dermatologists. This unique peel effectively combines derma peels with botanical actives. These peels have natural skin lightening and depigmentation properties which gently exfoliate your skin. It also helps reduce uneven skin tone and dark spots by improving the cell turnover. Botanical actives inhibit excess melanin production resulting in even tone and visibly lighter skin.

Being safe and gentle, Intense Clarity Peel is a low downtime peel that doesn't block your schedule and helps you get back to your social life quickly.

Insta Clarity Laser If your Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is deeper we recommend a combination of peels and Insta Clarity Laser (Q-Switch). Insta Clarity Laser is considered as the gold standard for treating Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). This advanced service uses a Q-Switched laser that is absolutely safe for Indian skin, hence making it an efficient solution to treat any unwanted skin pigmentation.

Q -Switch laser targets the brown pigment or melanin present in the dark spots using an invisible beam of light. The laser light targets only the pigmentation marks thus ensuring that the surrounding skin is not affected at all in the process. The pigment absorbs the laser energy and is dispersed and absorbed by the body, thereby giving you smooth and even skin tone. The revolutionary Insta Clarity Laser gives visibly clearer skin in just one session*.

This service is not painful and has no downtime. All you need give is 15 minutes to avail this service. It takes about 6-8 sessions for optimum results.

When the skin does not heal properly after an acne breakout, it leads to scars. If you suffer from consistent nodular and cystic acne lesions, you are at a very high risk of developing permanent acne scarring. This is particularly true when a region is affected by overlapping acne outbreaks, with no opportunity to completely heal in-between.

Inflammatory acne most often leads to scarring, as the rupture of the follicle creates an injury that the skin is unable to repair. This injury to the skin damages collagen fibers and may cause small depressions, such as pitted or icepick scars, to develop. Deep, pitted acne scars result from damage to multiple layers of the skin and thus need a more aggressive treatment with lasers and other advanced technologies like Fractional Laser, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) etc. These technologies try and repair damaged tissue (scars) allowing fresh, new collagen to be produced in its place.

Scars are different from Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Properly treating active acne is key to preventing scars from forming. First and foremost, avoid picking on acne. Picking or popping pimples prevents the skin from healing properly and will only exacerbate irritation.

Depressed acne scars: These are the most common type of scars that results from acne. Depressed acne scars can be of three types – Rolling scars, Boxcar scars and Icepick scars.