Acne Treatment Before & After | Acne CURE | St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Channel: St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Date: 2022-06-20

Struggling with acne is common, actually one of the most common reasons to see a dermatologist. This patient received treatment with Accutane (isotretinoin), which is the only FDA approved mediation that can actually CURE acne. 

What is acne?
Acne is a common skin condition. Most people will have acne sometime in their life. While we often think of acne during the teenage years, many adults experience acne as well.

Acne occurs when pores in the skin become blocked. Typically pores become blocked by over-production of oil or sebum from the sebaceous glands. Blocked pores cause whiteheads or blackheads to form. If the blocked pore becomes inflamed, pimples, deeper nodules, and cysts can also form.

Acne ranges from mild (only a few pimples) to severe (painful nodules and cysts). In cases of moderate to severe acne, scarring can occur. It is important to treat acne early to prevent potential scarring.

What causes acne?
Hormonal changes cause the body to produce more sebum, the oil and fatty acids in the skin’s hair follicles. Common causes of hormonal fluctuations include puberty, use of hormonal birth control, anabolic steroid use, or stress. Bacteria can grow in blocked hair follicles, causing inflammation. Inflamed glands can form pustules, nodules, and cysts. Irritation such as picking at existing acne or head gear, hats, or helmets can irritate the skin, which causes more inflammation and can worsen acne. Environment factors such as high levels of humidity or air pollution can contribute to acne. Products, using greasy/oily lotions or certain hair products like pomades or waxes can block pores and cause acne.


For more information, check out our website: 
https://cosmeticdermatologystlouis.com/acne-treatment/ 

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