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Acne
Also called acne vulgaris, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Approximately 40 million to 50 million Americans have acne. Acne can occur at any age, but most people who have acne are teenagers and young adults. Each year, 85 percent of U.S. teenagers will have acne. Common, reliable information about acne can seems scarce, and misinformation can make it difficult to achieve clearer skin. The following answers some frequently asked questions that can help you understand why acne develops and how it can be successfully treated.
CAUSES
The exact cause remains a mystery, but research has revealed four key players: excess oil, clogged pores, bacteria, and inflammation. The excess oil is sebum, an oil that our bodies make to prevent the skin from drying out. Sebum increases dramatically during adolescence when hormones known as androgens spur sebum production into overdrive. Not all of the excess sebum can flow freely to the skin's surface, and clogged pores result. P. acnes, bacteria found on everyone's skin, flourish in the excess oil and causes inflammation.
Inflammation determines what type of acne appears. A little inflammation means that sebum flow is blocked close to the skin's surface. The result is a blackhead or whitehead. Your dermatologist may call this a comedo. If the blockage develops deeper within the skin, a papule (pimple) forms. A bit deeper and a pustule (pus-filled pimple) develops. A very deep blockage causes intense inflammation, resulting in a painful nodule or cyst. Nodules and cysts are the most severe types of acne lesions.
TREATMENT
Waiting for acne to clear on its own can be frustrating. It also can lead to permanent scarring, poor self-image, depression, and anxiety. To avoid these physical and emotional scars, dermatologists recommend that acne be properly treated. Treatment should continue for as long as needed to prevent the acne from recurring.
We offer the latest programs to battle acne which include medication, aesthetic treatments and the latest technology called Omnilux.
Other Acne Treatments offered by Silverberg Surgical & Medical:
Acne Mini Facial
Alpha Hydroxy Peel
Beta Hydroxy Peel
Glycolic Acid
Micro Dermabrasion
Omnilux Blue and Red Light
Thermage |
