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Acne is the term for clogged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and cysts that occur on the skin. Acne affects the majority of teens but it is not restricted to this age group as many adults also suffer from this condition. At any age, acne is quite upsetting, especially when it results in scarring.
More details about Adolescent acne and Adult acne can be found in their respective sections.
Acne is caused when high levels of specific hormones in the body stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce an overabundance of sebum (oil). These secretions get clogged in the glands and bacteria set in, leading to inflammation and what we recognize as pimples. Click to learn more about the causes of acne.
Laser Acne Treatment Options
The public is demanding better options for acne therapy. This is due to the emotional and physical turmoil that acne causes when it can’t be controlled by traditional therapies and the concern that patients have about the side effects and complications of existing therapies such as Accutane. There are a variety of laser and light sources we use to treat acne. Treatment recommendations are based on type of acne, skin type and whether scars are present. Great results are met with excitement and relief.
Smoothebeam Acne Treatment Review
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The following table gives details about acne treatment options and the comparison tool helps to compare these approaches.
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Medical treatment Options
Topical and oral medicines like Proactiv that promise “fast,” miraculous” or “overnight” results often capture the attention of acne sufferers hoping for quick resolution. The fact is that topical therapies do not work this fast. On average, if they are going to work, 2 to 3 months is needed to see results from medicines. Unfortunately most often these products fail. Many factors affect what type of therapy is indicated, such as the patient’s age, type of lesions, skin type and motivation.
Unfortunately, acne that responds to topical or oral medicines initially may cease to do so over time. None the less, medications, especially topical ones, are an important component of therapy and should always be utilized, even when undergoing laser therapy. For more information on topical and oral medicines, refer to section entitled Acne Medicines.
Since several factors are responsible for the development of acne, treatments must target each of these causes for the best results. This is the reason behind the success of using lasers in combination with acne medications. |
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