Treating Acne and Acne Scarring
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What is acne?
More than four in five teenagers develop some form of acne and about one in 20 women and one in 100 men aged 25 to 40 continue to be affected by acne, or develop it at this age.
Acne develops when the hair follicles in your skin become blocked with the natural oil produced by your skin (known as sebum).
Sometimes the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which normally lives on the surface of your skin, causes inflammation in the hair follicles and can cause red or yellow spots to form. Deeper inflamed lesions (nodules and cysts) can form if the infection is near to the hair root.
What causes acne?
Acne isn't caused by diet or cleanliness. It is linked to the production of the hormone testosterone which is produced by both men and women, especially during the teenage years as your body goes through puberty. The hormone can cause an increase of sebum in your skin, making it oily and greasy and more likely for spots to form.
Acne can also be hereditary and other causes include polycystic ovary syndrome, some progesterone-based contraceptives cosmetic products, particularly some types of greasy moisturisers medicines such as steroid creams and ointments used for eczema, and some anti-epileptics.
How can Therapy House help?
At Therapy House we are able to offer a range of treatments for both active acne and acne scarring to help improve your appearance and self confidence. Treatments include Skin Peels, Guinot facials and Dermaroller™.
Our Clinical Director will assess your individual needs during a consultation and will put together a personalised treatment plan for you to follow, including home skin care.
What should I do next?
Call us to arrange a free half hour consultation with our Clinical Director to discuss your requirements and the most suitable procedures given your medical history and the results you’re looking for.
Call 01253 725 777 or book online here.
More than four in five teenagers develop some form of acne and about one in 20 women and one in 100 men aged 25 to 40 continue to be affected by acne, or develop it at this age.
Acne develops when the hair follicles in your skin become blocked with the natural oil produced by your skin (known as sebum).
Sometimes the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which normally lives on the surface of your skin, causes inflammation in the hair follicles and can cause red or yellow spots to form. Deeper inflamed lesions (nodules and cysts) can form if the infection is near to the hair root.
What causes acne?
Acne isn't caused by diet or cleanliness. It is linked to the production of the hormone testosterone which is produced by both men and women, especially during the teenage years as your body goes through puberty. The hormone can cause an increase of sebum in your skin, making it oily and greasy and more likely for spots to form.
Acne can also be hereditary and other causes include polycystic ovary syndrome, some progesterone-based contraceptives cosmetic products, particularly some types of greasy moisturisers medicines such as steroid creams and ointments used for eczema, and some anti-epileptics.
How can Therapy House help?
At Therapy House we are able to offer a range of treatments for both active acne and acne scarring to help improve your appearance and self confidence. Treatments include Skin Peels, Guinot facials and Dermaroller™.
Our Clinical Director will assess your individual needs during a consultation and will put together a personalised treatment plan for you to follow, including home skin care.
What should I do next?
Call us to arrange a free half hour consultation with our Clinical Director to discuss your requirements and the most suitable procedures given your medical history and the results you’re looking for.
Call 01253 725 777 or book online here.
