How To Manage Acne Concerns?

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. Acne can present as pustules ( puss filled spots ) or comedones (blackheads or whiteheads) Acne has a detrimental effect on confidence and self esteem.

How is acne characterised?

A blockage of inflammation, excess sebum,  and bacteria on the skin. It can range from mild too moderate too severe. Acne lesions can lead to scarring and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation if not treated.

Acne can present when excess oil production is excavated due to numerous reasons. Age, hormones genetics

Other factors like food, medication, pregnancy, life-style factors like stress and anxiety.

What can help?

The importance of fibre helps to increase skin function. Reducing sugar intake as surges in insulin levels cause inflammation within the body and can lead to breakouts.

Cleansing is key- removing make up before going to bed, and using oil based products on the skin, using products that increase cell turner and help to control oil can be helpful

Treatments that can be helpful in managing acne?

LED phototherapy- can be advised for patients with mild to moderate acne, as blue light destroys acne causing bacteria, whilst red light reduces inflammation and stimulates a repair process within the skin.

Laser resurfacing can be beneficial in treating acne and scarring from acne, laser resurfacing can down regulate the sebaceous glands within the skin which reduces  oil production.

Chemical peels and micro needling can be helpful in improving texture from acne, and evening skin tone.

Acne us a chronic skin condition and it may be necessary to treat with medication to reduce the emotional impact of the disease  and to reduce the risk of scarring.

The most important thing with Acne is to seek advice from a medical professional who is experienced in treating Acne.