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What Causes Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that manifests as various types of bumps including whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts. It is estimated that at some point in our lives, acne affects 80% of the population. When the pores of the skin become clogged with too much oil, dead skin cells, and/or bacteria, the result is acne.
Factors including heredity, stress, hormonal changes, medications, birth control pills, heat, sun, humidity, friction against the skin, cosmetics/moisturizers, and some industrial chemicals can all trigger an outbreak.
There are several types of acne lesions. The basic lesion is a comedone which is a sebaceous gland blocked by oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. A closed comedone is a small skin-colored bump under the skin; an open comedone has a surface opening filled with black debris. When inflammation is situated deeper in the pore, a nodule (a firm red painful bump, deep under the skin) is produced. This nodule may grow and become a cyst which is a deep cavity filled with pus and cellular debris.
Why Should I Seek Treatment?
While acne isn’t painful or medically dangerous, it is extremely embarrassing for those who suffer through it. In addition, it is not uncommon for acne to leave behind scars on the skin, ranging from a few surface indentations to deep pockmarks or long-term skin discoloration.
Skinovative Acne Treatments
There are several options available to clear and control acne. The two main categories are home care options and professional in office treatments.
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Acne Treatments
BLU-U with Levulan
BLU-U® is a very special blue light that can kill acne bacteria on the skin. Treatments are simply, usually a 15-minute session about once or twice per week. One simply sits in front of the light wearing special goggles. It is completely painless. After some weeks, the blue light can control acne, or clear it up altogether for long time periods.
The addition of a photosensitizing agent called Levulan to your BLU-U treatments can offer an accelerated response providing even more dramatic results with less treatments required.
BLU-U offers effective, non-invasive and pain-free treatment for moderate acne. This treatment is not a laser. It emits safe, cool, visible blue light to provide an effective solution for acne treatment.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels work by expelling clogged pores, reducing inflammation, and killing the bacteria that cause acne eruptions. Typically a series of treatments are necessary along with a home care regimen. Light acne peels are performed by a medical esthetician. The process usually takes 30 to 45 minutes and although some client’s faces may seem a bit pink afterwards, there is no "downtime" and makeup can be applied immediately after the treatment..
Medical-Grade Products
Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. ™ is a three-step prescription strength acne therapeutic system. It is formulated with proven acne-fighting ingredients, including a breakthrough, liquefied form of benzoyl peroxide that is clinically proven to penetrate pores deeply and clear acne quickly.
CLENZIderm M.D.™ systems are clinically proven to penetrate more effectively than leading prescription benzoyl peroxide products. As a result, this Rx-strength treatment instantly penetrates the pores and begins reducing acne below the skin’s surface, providing a clearer complexion in as early as 2 weeks.
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