When you have a facial blemish, it can feel like everyone notices. If you struggle with acne, a specialist like the Laser Skin Care Center team can help you control it and avoid hard-to-treat acne scars. A targeted treatment plan can help you achieve clear, healthy skin.
What Causes Acne?
Many factors contribute to the development of acne. This condition occurs when sebaceous glands in your skin overproduce oil. This oil can combine with dead skin cells and other debris to clog your pores. This blockage can also trap bacteria, allowing them to multiply and cause inflammation. Acne is strongly associated with hormonal changes such as puberty and pregnancy. However, many other factors can cause acne to last into adulthood.
Types of Acne
Acne can be non-inflammatory or inflammatory, although you can have both types simultaneously. Non-inflammatory acne includes whiteheads and blackheads, which are clogged pores without swelling or redness. Pimples, pustules, and deep cysts are types of inflammatory acne. They are often red and sensitive. Non-inflammatory acne can become inflamed if you introduce bacteria by touching or squeezing blemishes.
You should seek professional help for your acne if:
- It affects your confidence or limits your activities
- It leaves scars or pigmented spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
- It causes inflamed or painful blemishes
- It has not responded to at-home treatments
How is Acne Treated?
Your team of medical dermatologists and specialist aestheticians will develop a custom acne treatment plan for your needs. Many people benefit from our comprehensive Acne Facial Program, which includes a combination of in-office treatments like DiamondGlow® and at-home skincare products to support your progress. DiamondGlow® is a non-invasive, rejuvenating treatment that removes excess oil, clears pores, and smooths away pore-clogging dead skin cells and debris. Regular treatment sessions keep skin clear and fresh.
Other treatment options include chemical peels, LED light therapy, and more. Your team will work with you to determine which treatments help you achieve lasting acne relief. Regular treatment can diminish the frequency and severity of breakouts, prevent the formation of deep, painful cysts, and help you avoid future acne scars.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about acne treatment, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA, area and offers various cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
