{"id":570,"date":"2021-02-21T14:58:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T19:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.claritelaser.ca\/?p=570"},"modified":"2023-03-26T19:45:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T23:45:12","slug":"acne-from-the-teens-to-sixties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.claritelaser.ca\/blog\/?p=570","title":{"rendered":"Acne from the Teens to Sixties"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Acne varies with seasons<\/p><\/div>\r\n


What exactly is acne?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Acne is a chronic condition involving the pilosebaceous units of the skin and mostly affects the face although can affect the back and chest also.\u00a0 It can affect a wide range of age groups from the teens to the 60’s.\u00a0 It is a complex condion affected by genetics, hormones and an overproduction of sebum.\u00a0 Actually, this latter point is now under review as we are not certain that this is a factor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

What are some of the factors that cause acne?<\/h3>\r\n

-overgrowth of bacterial that are naturally on the skin\u00a0
-genetics
-too much oil production
-oil and dead skin clogging follicles
-androgen levels
hormonal imbalances\u00a0
environmental factors
-diet which is high in sugar and dairy.\u00a0 This point is contraversal currently.\u00a0 Some people definitely notice a difference and others don’t
-inflammation

Many factors are involved in acne and treatments address several of these.
Acne can affect everyone differently. You may know someone who doesn’t care if he\/she has acne, yet others can have their self esteem affected and suffer a negative emotional\u00a0 impact . Also, acne scarring affects skin colors differently.\u00a0 Darker complexions can suffer from hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and lighter complexions have red or pink spots from the acne.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

How do we\u00a0 chose what treatment to use?<\/h3>\r\n

Cosmeceuticals, or skin care products will\u00a0 be reviewed during your visit.\u00a0 Harsh products should be avoided, or those that overly dry the skin.\u00a0 Sometimes when clients come in for their first assessment they bring a bag full of products.\u00a0 We review them , analyze what ingredients are needed in their situation and reduce\u00a0 to the minimal effective products often with significant improvement of the skin.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n


Prescriptions include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, topical retinoids, azelaic acid and adapalene.\u00a0 Recently Health Canada has approved a new topical medication indicated for truncal acne – that is – acne on the back and chest.\u00a0
If the acne is deeper, or cystic, then oral medication such as antibiotics or isotretinoin or\u00a0 oral hormonal therapies in women\u00a0 could be tried.<\/p>\r\n


Is a wash with benzoyl peroxide effective? Probably not because there is too short a contact time with the skin. It may be of some help, but\u00a0 a\u00a0 longer contact time is needed for it to be effective. Prescription benzoyl peroxide may cause worsening of the acne initially before the skin improves. The skin can be dry, stinging and red but this usually settles after awhile by using hydrating moisturizers. Be careful with your sheets – benzoyl peroxide bleaches the clothing!<\/p>\r\n


Retinoids also can cause acne to be worse initially before helping to clear the skin.\u00a0 Sun sensitivity can occur so night time application is advised.
There are a few products that are combination of the above that can be helpful also.<\/p>\r\n

And remember – NO PICKING!<\/p>\r\n

Along with prescriptions, treatments such as chemical peels, acne facials\u00a0 \u00a0and IPL (photofacials) and a picosecond laser\u00a0 can be helpful in the treatment plan.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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