OVERVIEW

Acne is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages. It is characterized by the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the skin. Although it is most commonly seen in teenagers, it can also affect adults.

Acne is caused by a number of factors, including hormones, genetics, and inflammation. It can be treated with a number of methods, including topical creams, oral medications, and lifestyle changes.

If you are suffering from acne, it is important to seek treatment early to prevent the condition from worsening.

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of acne may include the following:

• Whiteheads
• Blackheads
• Small red, tender bumps.
• Pimples, which are papules with pus at their tips.
• Large, solid, painful lumps under the skin.
• Painful, pus-filled lumps under the skin (cystic lesions).

CAUSES

Acne typically appears on your face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders because these areas of skin have the most oil (sebaceous) glands. Hair follicles are connected to oil glands.

The follicle wall may bulge and produce a whitehead. Or the plug may be open to the surface and darken, causing a blackhead. A blackhead may look like dirt stuck in pores. But actually the pore is congested with bacteria and oil, which turns brown when it’s exposed to the air.

TREATMENT

Available treatments we offer, includes but not limited to:

• Oral Antibiotics (Doxycycline or Minocycline).
• Topical Anti-Inflamatories (Azelaic Acid or Dapsone).
• Topical Antibiotics (Clindamycin or Erythromycin).
• Topical Vitamin A Cream (Tretinoin or Adapalene).
• Hormonal Therapy (Spironolactone).