Acne
I have a personal interest in working with patients who suffer from acne. Acne is mostly associated with teenagers but can extend into the 20’s and beyond. Having experienced mild teenage acne, I had a severe recurrence in my late 20’s. I know how Acne makes you feel.
I have tirelessly researched and studied the causes of Acne. In the majority of cases, Acne is mostly attributed to hormone changes whether you’re male or female. These changes can be caused by many factors including puberty, medication (including contraception), stress, or menopausal symptoms.
My own adult acne was the result of my GP changing my contraceptive pill which sent my hormones hey-wire and almost overnight I developed severe adult acne. If you saw me now you would not believe I have had acne but I know, and the fear of it recurring never leaves me
My own adult acne was the result of my GP changing my contraceptive pill which sent my hormones hey-wire and almost overnight I developed severe adult acne. If you saw me now you would not believe I have had acne but I know, and the fear of it recurring never leaves me
What causes spots and blackheads?
When our hormone balance is disturbed for whatever reason, it appears to cause a change in the constitution of the cells that line the hair follicle canal (the pore). No one seems to know why, but these internal cells become sticky. Under normal circumstances the cell linings of the follicle are swept out by the emerging sebum (your skins natural oil). However, once they become sticky the sebum can no longer rinse them out. Instead, they adhere to the sides of the canal causing blockages. This in turn means that the sebum builds up and soon the pores become blocked and infected. You may then start to see blackheads / whiteheads / hard lumps or even pustules or a combination of all.
Acne cannot survive in an oxygenated environment which is why it thrives when pores are blocked. However, over cleansing and over
stimulating using the wrong methods and products can easily make matters worse.
Acne cannot survive in an oxygenated environment which is why it thrives when pores are blocked. However, over cleansing and over
stimulating using the wrong methods and products can easily make matters worse.
Helping patients with Acne
For patients that cannot get to my clinic, I offer regular remote support. Usually via Zoom, our calls allow me to monitor your skin and assess what the next steps are. This regular support is vital for Acne sufferers as Acne can have a huge detrimental effect on how we feel about ourselves.
Combining remote support and the right products, we will work together to improve your skin.
For patients that can attend my Clinic, I offer targeted treatments to treat acne prone skin
Combining remote support and the right products, we will work together to improve your skin.
For patients that can attend my Clinic, I offer targeted treatments to treat acne prone skin
Whether you are experiencing teenage or adult acne, please contact me to discuss your individual concerns on 07824 304403
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