Acne Treatment
Acne Treatment
While acne and blemish-prone skin is usually associated with adolescence, many people continue to suffer from excess oil and imperfections well into adulthood. At our award-winning skin clinics, located in Dublin, Mullingar and Athlone, we are confident that we have the perfect combination of proven cosmeceutical products, acne treatments and homecare skin regimes to help get your acne under control.
The Laser and Skin Clinic’s experienced team of nurses and aesthetic therapists have been successfully treating acne and acne scarring for the past 17 years, helping to boost the confidence of hundreds of clients. We understand it can be daunting for clients to find the best acne treatment, especially with the volume of information available online. Buying the correct products to treat acne can be equally as confusing. Fortunately, with our many years of experience treating acne, we can give you the correct advice. Our skin specialists will recommend starting your journey to clear skin with the right cosmeceutical skincare that you can use at home, in between treatments and after the course of your acne treatments to keep acne breakouts under control.
Over the counter cosmetics commonly do not contain the correct percentages of key ingredients needed to control acne. Cosmeceutical products, however, can penetrate deeper into the skin and contain higher percentages of proven acne-fighting ingredients. We stock a wide range of exclusive cosmeceutical skincare ranges from Obagi, ZO Skin Health, to Skin Ceuticals and Agera. After 2-3 weeks of using your recommended acne skincare products, you can commence treatments specifically designed to target and treat acne.
We recommend a course of Salicylic Skin Peels or Chemical Peels as an effective acne treatment. The treatment will depend on the extent of your acne and will be discussed in full once your skin has been assessed at your initial consultation. The Laser and Skin Clinics are experienced in treating all acne-related skin conditions from congestion to mild, moderate and severe acne with several clinically proven acne treatments to consider. At our skin clinics in Dublin, Mullingar and Athlone, we can provide you with the best combination of acne treatments and cosmeceutical products to actively manage acne.
Available Treatments for Acne
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ingredients
- Salicylic Acid: used to unclog pores, resolve and prevent lesions and to correct any abnormal shedding of your skin cells.
- Topical Antimicrobials – help disinfect the skin including Benzoyl Peroxide – used to clear away oils and dead cells from the skin.
- Topical Retinoids – derived from Vitamin A and is used to unclog pores preventing whiteheads and blackheads from developing.
Acne Product Ranges Products containing exfoliating ingredients known as alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA’s) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA’s) i.e. Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid help prevent blackheads and spots. At The Laser and Skin Clinic we combine all of the ingredients above from different cosmeceutical ranges to treat acne, depending on each individual skin type. Therefore, a consultation is necessary to determine an acne treatment program for you. See Acne Products at our online skin shop.
- Avoid mineral oil, which is found in many cleansers and moisturisers.
- Avoid oil based makeup, makeup containing artificial colour, all powders and makeup containing talc.
- Avoid fake tan. Most fake tans contain artificial colour (as a guide colour) and contribute to blackheads and blocked pores, so it’s imperative not to use a fake tan on the face that has a guide colour.
- Lanolin is another common ingredient in cosmetics that clog the skin and should be avoided.
No matter how old you are, acne can appear when oil glands in your skin secrete too much sebum. When your pores become clogged with excessive amounts of sebum and skin cells, it fosters the growth of the infection-causing bacterium P. acnes. Pimples, nodules, and cysts form as your immune system attacks the infection. Triggers of adult acne can include:
- Hormones: Fluctuations in female hormones associated with puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause often cause breakouts.
- Medications: Although combination birth-control pills can help control acne — and are often prescribed for that purpose — progesterone-only pills can make acne worse.
- Genetics: Research shows that 50 percent of adults with acne have at least one first-degree relative (a parent, sibling, or child) who is affected by acne.
- Skin Products: Products that contain oil and larger molecules can contribute to congestion in the skin. Always use non-comedogenic, oil free products.
Acne Vulgaris is the most common form of acne which includes several types of pimples. These acne lesions include blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Mild to moderate acne vulgaris consists of the following types of acne spots:
- Blackheads are similar to whiteheads, but the pore is not completely blocked. The trapped debris reacts with oxygen in the air and turns dark, hence, the name ‘blackhead’
- Whiteheads occur when the pore gets completely blocked with oil (sebum), dead skin cells, or bacteria. It makes a small white spot on the surface of the skin.
- Papules are red, inflamed bumps with no head. Since there is no head, do not try to squeeze this type of acne. Squeezing will not help it heal and can lead to scarring.
- Pustules are also red and inflamed, but they have a yellow or white center. This is the most common type of acne. While you can squeeze this type, it is not recommended because doing so can spread bacteria and cause more pustules.
- Severe acne vulgaris is characterised by nodules and cysts. Cysts and nodules occur when clogged up pores break under the skin causing bigger and often very painful bumps. If left untreated, these cysts can cause scarring.
- Nodules are large, hard bumps under the skin’s surface. An acne cyst can appear similar to a nodule, but is pus-filled
Acne Treatment Video
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Before and After
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*Results and benefits can vary and are different for each individual. Therefore The Laser and Skin Clinic cannot guarantee specific results.