- ARE YOU READY FOR A ’NEU YOU?
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States; approximately 85% of people experience some level of acne between their teens and into their early twenties, but several continue to struggle with it even further into adulthood. Because acne is so complex, we often begin with reviewing a thorough questionnaire with our patients to come up with a treatment plan that best meets their individual acne grade and type. After this initial discovery session, we essentially break our treatment plan into 3 categories:
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Quality and consistent skin care is imperative in order to get the skin in a healthy place including balancing oil production and ensuring the proper amount of exfoliation. This can go both ways, some people over cleanse and over exfoliate creating too much stress, irritation and inflammation to their skin. Others do not do enough cleansing or any exfoliation which will also exasperate acne. Some of the most common acne fighting ingredients include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid and retinoids. While they all can be effective, they each have their place and without proper regimen planning, it is very easy to become overly dry and irritated often leaving patients to simply give up.
As with other skin concerns, there isn’t just one magic procedure to treat acne. At ANEU, we utilize laser and light devices such as Forever Clear BBL, AviClear, chemical peels, and clarifying facials depending upon the type of acne. We see better and quicker results by utilizing a combination therapy approach and alternating treatments. We will typically start by performing treatment 3-4 weeks apart then slowly stretching visits further apart until we can reach a comfortable and effective maintenance schedule.
This component can often be the most challenging since we all bring a different biology to the table and we all live unique lives. Diet, medications, exercise, stress, sleep, hormones and genetics are just a few factors that could be affecting your skin as well. Acne management is a team effort between providers and patients. If you want help to create a consistent managed plan that helps build discipline and good habits, check out this Acne Boot Camp Program we are offering this summer that includes:
