Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.
Effective treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of such problems. Early, effective treatment of acne reduces the risk of scarring and of lasting damage to your self-esteem.
The treatment recommended depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to. For example, you may need to wash and apply medications to the affected skin twice a day for several weeks. Often topical medications and drugs you take by mouth (oral medication) are used in combination. Pregnant women will not be able to use oral prescription medications for acne.
If you have acne that’s not responding to self-care and over-the-counter treatments or to schedule an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (626) 963-0226 (Glendora) or (909) 621-5005 (Montclair)!
