Acne
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Active Acne Breakouts Laser Information - Breakouts are the #1 Diagnosis for Dermatologists
Active Acne Breakouts affects 50 million Americans, making it the most common skin condition in the US
85% of teens experience acne it can consist of whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, which are commonly called pimples, papules, cysts, nodules, and zits. Other acne breakouts important information for patients are facts that american spends over $3 billion annually on acne products that may or may not have any effect. Acne often causes psychological and physical cosmetic issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and permanent acne scarring.
Active Acne Breakouts Laser Information
Acne can come from many sources, most common is an inflammatory skin disorder associated with nodular skin lesions with scars and irregularities on the face during the later stages.
Acne Breakout Solutions in Pittsburgh Pa
Did you know we can get rid of scars too, but let us get the acne under control first? It is a difficult problem affecting millions of teenagers and adults. The exact cause is unknown, although factors such as dietary habits, skin irritants (detergents), hormonal changes, certain medications, stress, nutritional deficiencies, etc. have been implicated in the etiology. Sometimes acne occurs for the first time later in life. Acne infections are a result of Propionibacterium along with Staphylococcus aureus.
There are many different methods to manage acne, unfortunately, many are temporary. Several prescription and over the counter products provide varying degrees of clearance of lesions. We use the Picosure for acne (Cynosure Picosure) Focus Lens Array, Intense Pulsed Light Treatments (IPL) Photofacials, Palomar 1540 & 1440 Fractional Laser, Syneron Sublime Elos Technology, Dermaplaining, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Syneron e-Matrix RF Technology and other lasers to stop the acne at the core; the underlying cells in the epidermis.
These lasers produce cause a significant reduction in the level of inflammation in the lesions. The laser uses heat and light to destroy the acne, causing bacteria to shrink the gland and eliminate bacteria in the skin. This may cause an initial breakout, but acne will begin disappearing from the inside out within a few weeks.
The goal of the treatment is aimed at reducing the level of the bacterial population in the lesion providing a healthy environment for healing. Dieting and other factors also need to be addressed along with multiple laser treatments with preservation depending on patients needs.
Please Review – Patients please review our Sun sensitive Meds List to determine if and when laser treatments are best for you.
Sun Exposure Concerns:
Remember – Redness may turn brown if exposed to the sun! Please stay out of direct sunlight 6 weeks before and at least 2 weeks after treatment. You must apply sunblock daily to treated areas, especially facial areas with a broad spectrum minimum SPF 45+ after treatment, reapply every 2-3 hours. Avoid tanning before+after sessions, may inhibit melanin regeneration, which may result in hyperpigmentation (white spots) or other side effects.
Differences between Light-Based Acne Treatments
Surgical scar removal procedures are painful, invasive and have a chance for complications.
Clinical Outcomes
- FDA cleared and effective on a wide range and severity of acne for all skin types
- Mild to moderate inflammatory acne treatment (acne vulgaris)
- Comedonal acne, hormonal acne, pimples on scalp,
- Pustular acne, Murad acne
Most Effective Treatment for Severe Acne
- Noticeable improvement after the first treatment
- Dramatic results post third treatment
Additional Benefits of Treatment
- Clearance of post-inflammatory sequelae of acne
- Visible reduction in pore size
- Improvement in skin texture
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