Acne and acne scars don’t have to be permanent
What is acne?
Acne is a skin condition caused pores becoming clogged. Pores get clogged when glands produce too much oil and get blocked. Dirt, debris and bacteria build up and form a “plug” or “comedone” (forming whiteheads or blackheads). If the plug breaks, the resulting swelling forms red bumps that are the visible signs associated with acne.
Causes of acne can be:
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Acne is most common in teenagers with almost 3 out of 4 teenagers suffering from acne at some time. However, acne can occur at any age. |
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Hormonal changes due to menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills or stress can trigger an acne outbreak. |
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Steroids, testosterone, estrogen and phenytoin can trigger acne. |
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Oily, greasy cosmetics and hair products can clog pores and trigger acne. |
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High levels of humidity and heavy sweating (without properly cleansing) can clog pores. |
What doesn’t trigger acne is chocolate, nuts, greasy food. However, diets high in refined sugar may increase acne.
How to treat acne
Treating it requires discipline and commitment to a regimine. Understanding what is causing your acne takes the expertise of your health care provider (doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, medical esthetician) and a thorough understanding of you. A holistic approach is the most effective approach. At avecinia, we can help determine hormonal and environmental triggers and provide the best treatment from peels, to Obagi Clenziderm or eMatrix to help treat scarring. Request a free consultation and get a Visia Skin Analysis to see how bacteria is affecting your skin. With the skin analysis and getting to know you, we can help develop the best treatment plan for you that not only helps you control your acne, but provides a holistic approach to your well-being.
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