ACNE TREATMENTS

ACNE TREATMENTS

Acne is a common condition that causes blocked pores, pimples, cysts and other lesions on the skin. While it is most common in teenagers, acne can affect people of all ages, most often appearing on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms.

For many patients, once acne lesions clear up or are removed, they leave behind discolorations and indentations on the skin. In many cases, acne can lead to scarring, especially if it is severe.

Although not harmful, most people are bothered by the unattractive appearance of acne and seek treatment to remove or significantly reduce their appearance.

Acne Treatment

Treatment for acne scars depends on the type and severity of scarring, as well as each patient’s individual skin and amount of correction desired. Treatment options may include:

  • Tissue fillers to fill in depressed scars for a smoother appearance
  • Chemical Peels
  • Acne cleansers and skin care products

For many patients, a combination of treatments may be most effective in improving the appearance of acne scars. Treating acne scars is often a complex process that sometimes involves several different treatments.

Eczema

No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis. But treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks.

For example, it helps to avoid harsh soaps, moisturize your skin regularly, and apply medicated creams or ointments.

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) signs and symptoms vary widely from person to person and include:

  • Dry skin
  • Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
  • Red to brownish-gray patches, especially on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside the bend of the elbows and knees, and in infants, the face and scalp
  • Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
  • Thickened, cracked, scaly skin
  • Raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching
  • Atopic dermatitis most often begins before age 5 and may persist into adolescence and adulthood. For some people, it flares periodically and then clears up for a time, even for several years.
  • We carry multiple creams and cleansers for infants through adults, all products steroid and fragrance free

ADDTIONAL RESOURCES

ACNE TREATMENTS

Acne is a common condition that causes blocked pores, pimples, cysts and other lesions on the skin. While it is most common in teenagers, acne can affect people of all ages, most often appearing on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms.

For many patients, once acne lesions clear up or are removed, they leave behind discolorations and indentations on the skin. In many cases, acne can lead to scarring, especially if it is severe.

Although not harmful, most people are bothered by the unattractive appearance of acne and seek treatment to remove or significantly reduce their appearance.

Acne Treatment

Treatment for acne scars depends on the type and severity of scarring, as well as each patient’s individual skin and amount of correction desired. Treatment options may include:

  • Tissue fillers to fill in depressed scars for a smoother appearance
  • Chemical Peels
  • Acne cleansers and skin care products

For many patients, a combination of treatments may be most effective in improving the appearance of acne scars. Treating acne scars is often a complex process that sometimes involves several different treatments.

Eczema

No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis. But treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks.

For example, it helps to avoid harsh soaps, moisturize your skin regularly, and apply medicated creams or ointments.

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) signs and symptoms vary widely from person to person and include:

  • Dry skin
  • Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
  • Red to brownish-gray patches, especially on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside the bend of the elbows and knees, and in infants, the face and scalp
  • Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
  • Thickened, cracked, scaly skin
  • Raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching
  • Atopic dermatitis most often begins before age 5 and may persist into adolescence and adulthood. For some people, it flares periodically and then clears up for a time, even for several years.
  • We carry multiple creams and cleansers for infants through adults, all products steroid and fragrance free

ADDTIONAL RESOURCES