Dermatology for Facial Acne

Facial acne is a common problem that many people deal with. There are different treatment methods that dermatologists can use to help clear up acne. Facial acne can occur at any stage in life, especially if you have skin that is prone to excessive oil production that clogs pores and leads to acne.

• There are many types of facial acne: white heads and blackheads, which are the most common type of facial acne; pimples that grow beneath the surface of the skin; and small cysts that can often grow quite large and painful.

• Acne can be caused by bacteria on the surface of the skin that is allowed to get into the pores of your skin leading to acne. Dermatologists sometimes treat this type of acne with oral or topical antibiotics depending on the severity of the problem.

• Acne can occur at all ages; however, it is more prevalent among teenagers and adolescents. The onset of puberty usually brings with it excessive oil production which can clog the pores and lead to acne break outs.

• For severe cases of acne, dermatologists can use a laser treatment to destroy the top layer of skin so that it can be replaced with a new layer of skin that is healthier. This can be repeated until the acne is under control. It may also help reduce the appearance of acne scars.

• Light therapy can also be used to treat acne. During this type of treatment the skin is exposed to blue lights which kill of the bacteria that is under the surface of the skin's pores on the face. This procedure is painless, and often works well to reduce and prevent further acne breakouts.