acne

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acne

Contrary to popular belief, acne is not a dietary disease nor is it caused by lack of cleanliness. Acne is a skin disorder that affects 85% of Australians at some time in their lives, whether it be at birth, adolescence or middle age.

Acne is a multi-factorial development

The factors that can influence acne are:

• Genetic factors (refer to the diagram)

• Mental/physical stress

• Environment

• The wrong choice and use of skin care products

At Beaubelle, we recommend that early treatment results in less damage and scarring and hence the ability to save money in the long term.

CAUSES OF ACNE Genetic Factors

Acne

Increased production of androgens

(male sexual hormones)

Hyper-keratinisation in the hair follicle

Hyper-keratinisation in the hair follicle

Increase mitotic activity in the sebaceous gland. Increase

production of sebum

Raised abundance of free fatty acids

Propionibacterium acnes with bacterial enzymes: lipases

Inflammation

Comedones

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• Normalise the pilosebaceous glands – the role of tretinoin, retinol and alpha hydroxy acids

• Controlling androgen hyper-responsiveness – the role of oestrogen and anti-androgens

• Salon dermal treatments

• Options for treating scarring – multiple sessions of skin needling (depending on severity).

TREATING ACNE These ACNE treatments are designed to bring your acne condition under control in three–six months.

• Diagnoses

• A specific salon treatment – micro-dermabrasion alternated with AHA peels (weekly or fortnightly)

• Tailored home regime

• Working with doctors for necessary antibiotics and topical medications.

1. Cleansing & alcohol wipes

To remove make up, dirt and impurities on the skin. This prepares and ensures skin is thoroughly cleansed.

2. Apply the correct glycolic % (diagnosed by dermal therapist)

To dissolve dead skin cells and penetrate into the pores to loosen dirt, blackheads and milia. This encourages turnover of cells, which promotes younger and healthier appearance.

3. Extraction

To remove blackheads, whiteheads, impurities, papules and pustules with sterile extractors and lancets in a professional and minimal pain free manner.

4. Mask & protection

Antibacterial calming and soothing mask helps purify and reduce redness. A healing protecting moisturiser is then applied to finish the treatment.

ice-pick scar shallow pit

keloid

pock-like scar

undulating scar