Acne
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up.
What causes acne?
Acne can be caused by different factors.
Acne is caused by a build-up of dead skin cells and oil. This then forms a pimple or nodule in the skin. Bacteria can then grow in blocked pores, causing inflammation and redness.
Androgen hormones may also make your skin produce more oil. But, hormones only cause acne in a very small minority of people, such as people with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Hormone levels also increase during puberty in teenagers and young adults.
There are other things that can trigger acne, such as:
stress
family history
diet
some medicines
being overweight
How is acne treated?
There are many different treatments available for acne, including:
face washes or cleansers
creams
ointments
oral treatments, like tablets
It is important to remember that treating acne takes time. It will often take 2 to 3 months of treatment to see an improvement. Even if you don’t see your acne getting better right away, keep following the instructions for your treatment.
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IPL Acne
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LED Light Therapy
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Clinical Skin Peel
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DMK Enzyme Therapy
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