Are you worried about your Acne?

Acne is a chronic common skin disease notable for open or closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) cysts, oily skin and scarring. Acne primarily affects parts of the body with high number of oil glands such as face, upper part of the chest, and back.

Acne is common in adolescents and young adults. Acne affects approximately 85% of teenagers, but can occur in most age groups and can persist into adulthood. There is no mortality associated with acne ,but there is often significant physical and psychological morbidity such as permanent scarring, poor self image, depression and anxiety.

Acne is a multifactorial disease affecting oil glands of the skin. Diet, genetic and nongenetic factors all may contribute to the multifactorial process of acne. Patients with abnormal blood test results or in whom there is a persistent concern for a hormonal disorder, should be further evaluated.

• Wash your face twice daily
• Gently wash your skin with a mild non abrasive cleanser
• Do not scrub your face
• Cleanse your face before going to bed to remove all the makeup.

• Chemical peels
• Lights and lasers with very minimal or no downtime