ACNE TREATMENT IN SANTA MONICA - LOS ANGELES
Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States, affecting millions of people. Acne is an inflammatory disease of the
oils glands of the face, chest and back. It occurs most commonly during adolescence and has various modes of manifestation. It can appear as
whiteheads or blackheads, pimples, or cysts. If not treated timely and appropriately, it can result in pitted or depressed scars. Although acne
is not a life threatening disease, it can have significant emotional and psychological consequences.
There are many different treatments for acne. These include topical creams such antibiotic, Retin-A and Benzoyl Peroxide. Oral treatments are effective as well, including oral antibiotics, Accutane, spironolactone, or even oral contraceptive pills. Chemical peels, photodynamic therapy and blue light are also effective methods of controlling acne. Electric face brushes like Clarisonic will remove the dirt and unplug the pores, leading to less acne breakouts. There are many options and every patient is unique and will respond to different medications, so developing a customized plan that fits ones own acne situation is critical.
Pitted or depressed acne scars can cause significant emotional and psychological stress. Lasers, fillers, subcision, punch excisions and the TCA CROSS technique are various modalities of helping acne scars. For brown or pigmented scars, bleaching creams are very effective.
I have personally used many of the above treatments methods myself, including Accutane, and I clearly understand what it takes to clear up acne and get rid of scars. I will develop a customized treatment plan for every patient in order to reduce acne breakouts and improve the appearance of scars.
Contact Dermatology & Hair Restoration Specialists in Santa Monica serving the Los Angeles County today at 310.315.4989 for acne treatment and acne scars.
