Acne is the number one skin concern in the U.S. An estimated 90% of teens suffer from acne but it can continue into adulthood and be difficult to resolve. Often during pregnancy or menopause hormones can aggravate the condition, even when women had been unaffected in their younger years.
Inflammatory acne develops when the bacteria get trapped inside pores and become infected, red, and swollen. Varieties of inflammatory acne include:
Aside from inflammatory acne, there is comedonal acne, which develops when a pore becomes clogged with oil and dead skin. This type of acne can include:
There are three main contributing factors to acne; excess oil, bacteria, and clogged pores. Each cause of acne responds best to treatments designed to specifically target the underlying source rather than the inflammation itself.
We invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation for acne treatment. During your consultation and examination, we will help you determine which treatment is right for you and which will provide the results you are looking for. Your transformation begins today.
You are invited to book a treatment at Pryor Health where we offer a full range of Surgical, Medspa and Wellness services to take years off of your appearance. We are known for our results and care of our patients.
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