Acne

December 10, 2009

What is Acne?

Acne is the term for the blocked pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that can appear typically on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Seventeen million Americans currently have acne, making it the most common skin disease in the country. While it affects mostly teenagers, adults of any age can have it. Acne is not life-threatening, but it can cause physical disfigurement (scarring) and emotional distress.

Treatment

Treatment varies depending on the type and severity of lesions, skin type and the patient’s age and lifestyle, but on average results are visible in six to eight weeks. Patients with mild acne can supplement treatment at home by washing with warm water and a mild soap twice a day and/or using a topical over-the-counter acne medication.

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• Procedures

  • Acne Treatment
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Skin Conditions & Treatment
    1. Eczema
    2. Melanoma
    3. Moles & Birthmarks
    4. Psoriasis
    5. Ring Worm
    6. Rosacea
    7. Seborrheic Dermatitis
    8. Warts

• Product

  • M.D. Forté
  • Revision Eye Cream
  • Tend Skin Liquid
  • Blue Lizard Sunscreen

• Medical Terminology

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