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Acne Program

What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition in which the pores of the skin become clogged with debris made up of dead skin cells and sebum (oil). Bacteria called P. Acnes move in and cause irritation and inflammation, resulting in white-heads, black-heads, pustules and in severe cases, cysts and nodules. Hormones play a role in the cause of acne by increasing the viscosity and amount of sebum production. The other factors that promote blockage of pores include bacteria, cosmetics, oils, and detergents. Acne treatments are therefore designed to modify and control these factors.

Treatment Protocols

The MD Aesthetics Acne Program aims to address all these factors over a 4-12 week period depending on your circumstances. The Program consists of the following therapies:

• Light Chemical Peels spaced 2-3 weeks apart
• Home Care products +/- Prescription Products
• PhotoFacial PR: Patients with persistent redness, acne scars or rough texture and dark pigmentation of the acne lesions, would benefit from the PhotoFacial PR to help even the texture decrease pigmentation. These treatments can only be implemented once the active acne is controlled.