Acne Treatments

Acne Care & Treatment

The Truth About Acne

Let's face it - acne affects more than how you look. It affects how you feel. And that affects everything. Now for the good news: You can control your acne. All it takes is patience, motivation, and the experts at Complexions Rx. Our Dermatologic Nurse Practitioners and Estheticians will provide a customized acne care program that will help you face the world with confidence.

What Causes Acne?

Forget what your grandmother says. Chocolate and french fries don't cause acne, and drinking water won't cure it. In fact, after years of extensive research, dermatologists now know that three main factors cause acne.

Clogged pores - Normal sloughing of the skin cells is reduced in acne-prone skin. These cells can accumulate, clogging pores.

Oil Production - Oil glands producing large amounts of oil acne are more prone to blockage.

Bacteria - While acne is not an infection like strep throat, larger numbers of bacteria on acne-prone skin can cause irritation, leading to more acne.

Other factors contributing to acne flare-ups are stress and hormones. By themselves, they don't cause acne - but they do influence oil production and the overall health of your skin. While the causes of acne are the same, everybody's skin reacts differently. That's why some people have consistent breakouts, while others have monthly flare-ups. And that's why some people have only a few whiteheads, others get pimples and pustules, and still others suffer from cystic acne. Controlling your acne begins with a skin Complexions Rx Acne Skin Consultation.

To schedule a consultation please call 619-638-2820 or request appointment online

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