How Dermatologists Attack Acne

A woman of 29 years has been suffering with severe acne breakouts since she was 18 years old. Does this sound similar to your story? She has never set foot in a dermatologist's office because she didn't think that her issue was something that she couldn't handle. After all, it is becoming increasingly common news that one of the components of the presence of acne is an imbalance of hormones (stress). She believed that once she relaxes and settles into her career and family life, everything will clear up. The problem here isn't the fact that she is getting long, painful, recurring bought with acne month after month. The problem is that she has only begun to have this issue when she thought that the days of the occasional pimple would be over. Therefore, she isn't finding to time to exhaust every avenue to bring it to a halt. She is a busy woman and believes there is no time, but there is makeup. She experiences cycles of blemishes: her face is virtually covered; some of the acne is healing as new acne sprouts up. And in those brief days of no new swelling, she attempts to use make up to conceal the hyperpigmentation that leaves her blotchy and ill in appearance. It has been eleven long years for her. How long has it been for you? Once she realized that she has been living with a sore or down right painfully leaking face for over a decade, she makes the appointment with the dermatologist. She understands that the physician is educated and experienced in all of the composition, function, and conditions of the skin, so she will be in excellent hands. First, the doctor administers a physical examination to assess the type of acne (i.e. white heads, black heads, pustules, nodules, cysts), in order to gather a general impression of the damage begin done to her pores and overall skin texture. Second, the doctor asks her about the frequency, her treatment methods, and whether she attempts to assist their removal, which only exacerbates scaring. It is quickly determined that this young woman is in need of an aggressive skin care regime. The dermatologist immediately recommends a temporary oral acne antibiotic medication that will assist in lessening the swelling and soreness. The second step is a mask and moisturizing, medicated face wash for her dry skin type and predisposition to acne. Last but certainly not least will be the chemical peel to assist in healthier skin rejuvenation, the absorption of topical acne treatment, and to even out her dimpled, and uneven complexion. She is relieved that the doctor is going to attack the problem from all angles. She had never thought of it that way before. She would've continued to slather products and makeup onto her face if it weren’t for that important appointment. Now, she can look forward to her 30's with clear, adult skin that is acne free and radiant.