Acne services offered in Dutch Hollow

Effective Treatments for Persistent Acne and Scarring

What You Need To Know

Acne is a skin condition that plagues millions of people worldwide every day. Although typically more common among teenagers, acne does not discriminate and can affect people of all ages.

Billions of small pores in the surface of the skin, connect to underlying oil glands through a canal known as a follicle. Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles become clogged with dirt, sebum or dead skin cells.

This collection of bacteria induces an inflammatory effect, causing swelling and irritation. It is characterized by a variety of uninvited and sometimes painful visitors who present with a variety of characteristics.

These breakouts can include blackheads (open clogged pores), whiteheads (closed clogged pores), pimples (pustules), solid, painful lumps located beneath the skin’s surface (nodules), clusters of small red or pink bumps (papules), or the dreaded painful pus-filled lumps known as cystic lesions.

How Does Acne Present?

These unsightly spots can appear anywhere on the body but are most predominantly present on the face, neck, back, and chest. Several factors can contribute to the varying degrees of acne breakouts, including, but not limited to, changes in hormone levels, genetics, and lifestyle factors.

Acne can be a temporary issue caused by factors such as too much sugar in the diet, the use of certain beauty/ hygiene products that are comedogenic, or a possible side effect of certain medications. Acne can also be persistent and, if left untreated, can sometimes lead to emotional distress, self-esteem issues, and permanent scarring.