Acne
Understanding Acne Is the First Step to Clearer Skin
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting tweens, teens, and young adults. But you can have facial acne and back acne well into middle age as well. Nearly everyone will experience acne at some point during their lifetime. We believe that understanding your acne is the first step to clearer skin for life.
What is Acne?
The medical term for acne is acne vulgaris. This skin condition can result in whiteheads and blackheads, and acne dark spots, while more severe acne can cause pus-filled pimples and nodules that can lead to scarring. Acne most commonly occurs on your face, back, and upper chest. Acne and acne scars can affect your self-esteem as well as your physical appearance.
Types of Acne
There are several types of acne, and your acne treatment program will be based on the type you have. Types include:
- Hormonal acne
- Inflammatory acne
- Cystic acne
- Nodular acne
What Causes Acne?
Four main factors cause acne, including:
- Excess sebum (oil) production
- Pores clogged with oil and dead skin
- Bacteria
- Inflammation
While not causes of acne, there are several contributing factors that can trigger acne, or make it worse, including:
- Hormonal changes associated with puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause
- Stress
- Certain foods for certain people (everyone has different food triggers)
- Wearing tight-fitting clothing and headgear such as hats and helmets
- High humidity
- Using heavy pore-clogging creams and lotions or makeup
- Picking at your acne
Acne FAQs
You likely have a lot of questions about what causes acne and how to get rid of it. The best course of action for you or your teen is to identify your triggers and seek the help of a professional trained in acne treatments.
Does chocolate cause acne?
Not directly. A better question to ask would be does sugar cause acne? Because foods high in sugar can trigger a breakout.
Does dairy cause acne?
For some people, dairy products can trigger or exacerbate acne. Some studies link skim milk and whey protein to acne.
Does vitamin C help acne?
Yes and no. Vitamin C can help reduce the inflammation that cause acne however the vitamin C has to be properly formulated within the product to not cause more inflammation. Also, try to get plenty of vitamins in your diet, and speak with your aesthetician before introducing a new vitamin c product into your regimen.
Acne Treatment with Aesthetics at Cima Health
If you or your teen has acne, chances are good that you’ve tried all sorts of over-the-counter treatments. You may have even tried antibiotics or other potentially dangerous oral medications. What if we told you there are gentler, more effective acne treatments? At Aesthetics at Cima Health, we have not only the capability to treat acne topically, we have Functional Medicine doctors who can help us find the root cause of the acne and treat it with a more holistic and natural approach internally. Keep reading to learn about some of the acne treatments we provide that can help you get the clear skin you crave in 3-4 months.
Acne Treatment with Aesthetics at Cima Health
If you or your teen has acne, chances are good that you’ve tried all sorts of over-the-counter treatments. You may have even tried antibiotics or other potentially dangerous oral medications. What if we told you there are gentler, more effective acne treatments? At Aesthetics at Cima Health, we have not only the capability to treat acne topically, we have Functional Medicine doctors who can help us find the root cause of the acne and treat it with a more holistic and natural approach internally. Keep reading to learn about some of the acne treatments we provide that can help you get the clear skin you crave in 3-4 months.
Face Reality Acne Program
We partner with Face Reality Skincare to offer the Face Reality Acne Program to our clients, from teens to older adults. With a combination of acne treatments and acne skincare products, we can help you get clearer skin. All of our aestheticians are Certified Acne Experts, and we’re a certified Face Reality Clinic serving clients in the Palm Beach Gardens Area. This program is the first recommendation for any of our clients with acne.
We tailor an acne treatment program to your specific situation. This program is suitable for both teenage acne treatment and adult acne treatment. As part of this comprehensive acne treatment program, we also help you learn how to prevent acne breakouts in the future.
Celluma LED
Depending on the severity of your acne, we may also recommend Celluma LED light therapy. This acne light therapy treatment can kill the bacteria that cause acne, decrease inflammation, and improve skin tone.
Laser Genesis
Laser Genesis is another acne treatment option for some of our clients. This laser treatment for acne gently heats the deeper layers of skin tissue. This effectively breaks up the dirt, oil and bacteria that are the main causes of acne, and stimulates the regeneration of collagen, which gives the new, smooth surface of the skin.
DMK Enzyme Therapy
DMK Enzyme Therapy is a versatile facial treatment that can reduce the effects of acne and restore your skin to peak condition.
Facials for Acne
We have two facials for acne: the IPL Photofacial and the Bespoke Facial. The Photofacial uses intense pulses of light to stimulate collagen production and reduce large pores. The Bespoke Facial is a custom facial that will be tailored to your acne-prone skin.
