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Acne Overview
Expert Guidance
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face – this affects almost everyone with acne
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back – this affects more than half of people with acne
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chest – this affects about 15% of people with acne
Acne can include blackhead, papules, pustules, nodules and cycsts.
It can be caused by genetics, hormones, underlying conditions, medication and lifestyle triggers.
We provide personalized recommendations and support to help you glow through your journey to clearer skin.
There are a combination of treatment you can use to manage your skin but also to treat post acne scaring. Dependant on the type of acne you have areas with an active flare up should not be treated as it may infame the condition more. We can work around 'active' areas for more in depth treatments.
Treatment Options
There are a number of medications you can acquire for acne management. Many tablets and creams can be prescribed by your GP.
Topical skincare such as azelaic acid, salicylic acid (in moderation) and adapalene are excellent options in acne management. These can be combined with niacinamide, and BHA's for pore refining.
Clinic treatments include;
microneedling,
glass skin facials,
chemical peels,
combination facials
these treatments are most effective in a course mostly to treat scaring and resurface the skin in combination with home skincare and medication to effectively manage acne conditions.