If you visit any high street pharmacy, you will find a wide range of products promising a solution for acne. Mild acne may respond to these over-the-counter treatments, but moderate-to-severe acne, particularly cystic or inflammatory acne, can be resistant to DIY treatment.
Untreated acne can persist for years, affecting self-confidence and causing social anxiety. It can leave a legacy of permanent acne scars and skin discolouration. Successful treatment involves an accurate diagnosis and targeted treatments available only from expert skincare professionals, such as the team at MySkyn.
Read on to discover more about the benefits of professional acne treatments and the long-term skin health that they can provide.
What is acne?
Acne is an infection and inflammation of the skin that develops when hair follicles and pores become clogged with sebum and dead skin cells, creating an environment where acne-causing bacteria can thrive. Acne typically develops on the face, neck, shoulders, and back.
Acne can be triggered by hormonal imbalances during puberty or menopause and may be exacerbated by the use of heavy make-up, poor hygiene, stress, or the use of certain medications.
The typical characteristics of acne-prone skin are:
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Blind lumps or cysts
- Pustules containing yellow or white pus
- Papules or small red bumps
If you have acne-prone skin, you may experience regular acne breakouts, triggered by your menstrual cycle or stress, but some patients consult us with persistent acne that is present all the time.
The benefits of professional acne treatments
Professional acne care can improve skin health, texture, and tone and prevent further breakouts.
As experienced doctors and aestheticians, we provide cutting-edge treatments to combat acne and restore radiant skin.
Each patient has a thorough skin assessment before we prescribe a course of treatment. Once we understand a patient’s skin, we can design a tailored treatment plan to address their specific skin concerns.
Most treatment plans combine a number of the following advanced techniques and specifically formulated treatments.
Prescription skincare
Medical-grade skincare prescribed by a dermatologist will address the root causes of acne, like excess oil, infection, and inflammation.
Prescription-only retinoids, including tretinoin, are the gold standard for treating acne, achieving excellent results and preventing future breakouts.
Our skin experts also prescribe powerful topical treatments, including benzoyl peroxide, which kills bacterial overgrowth, helps unclog pores, and reduces inflammation.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are an essential tool in combating inflammatory acne by clearing skin infections and promoting skin healing.
Skin peels
Chemical peels remove the superficial layer of dead skin cells, unblocking pores, improving skin texture, and revealing the healthy skin beneath.
Peels can be tailored to address specific issues, with salicylic acid peels ideal for active acne breakouts and glycolic acid peels providing exfoliation that reduces the appearance of mild acne scars.
We can also adjust the peel strength to ensure that every skin type, including sensitive skin, can benefit from this treatment.
Light therapy
LED light therapy uses different wavelengths to kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce redness and inflammation. We find that Dermalux Phototherapy Treatment provides excellent benefits for our patients.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy can reduce active acne breakouts by killing bacteria and reducing excess oil production. We also use laser therapy for gentle resurfacing to restore smooth skin texture to skin affected by acne scars.
Hydrafacial treatments
Acne-prone skin benefits from regular facials, particularly the skin-transforming Hydrafacial.
Hydrafacials provide deep cleansing and exfoliation that target clogged pores and remove dead skin cells.
Regular facials reduce the frequency and severity of acne breakouts and improve skin health.
Treatments for acne scarring
Scarring is often a problem for patients suffering from more severe acne and untreated breakouts in the past.
We provide a range of specialized treatments that boost collagen production to improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of acne scars. Recommended treatments include micro-needling, deep chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and dermal fillers.
Visit MySkyn for an accurate diagnosis
Skin inflammation can be caused by various skin conditions. Acne vulgaris could be mistaken for rosacea or folliculitis, both of which cause skin inflammation and pustules but require different specialised treatments.
It is advisable to consult a skin care professional for an accurate acne diagnosis to ensure you receive the appropriate treatment.
Acne Treatment at Myskyn
Come and talk to the skin professionals about your skin concerns.
