May 16, 2013

Treating Acne With Chemical Peels

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By Marlene Ataine


Although for some it is mild with only a few pimples or "zits" occurring every so often, almost every teenager has suffered acne at some point. However acne can be more severe in other teenagers, giving rise to spots called whiteheads, blackheads, and in more severe cases larger red, inflamed spots called cysts. These skin pimples, spots and cysts can change the tone of the skin, leaving a darker tone and severe acne can in some cases leave scarring.

Although acne does not pose any danger, it can result in scarring of the skin. Human skin has pores (tiny holes) which connect to oil glands located under the skin. Follicles are like small canals that connect the pores to the glands. An oily liquid called sebum is produced in these glands. The sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin. A small hair grows through the follicle out of the skin. When these follicles get blocked, oil accumulates under the skin and pimples develop. During puberty, hormonal changes can cause excess oils in the skin, so acne is common in teenagers. Adults can also develop acne later on in life, which is called adult acne, so it's not just teenagers who suffer from acne.

A hypersensitivity or overproduction of androgens (male hormones) is the cause of some adult acne. When both male and female hormones (estrogen) are imbalanced, it also results in a breakout. During pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, this can happen to women. Sometimes acne is also encouraged by certain medications, such as corticosteroids, or even cosmetics.

Chemical peels are a very good treatment for mild and moderate adult acne. A chemical peel exfoliates your skin; this removes dead skin cells which have clogged the pores, and cleanses the skin of the dirt. This causes fewer acne pimples and spots to form. Chemical peels may also help to reduce some of the skin discolouration and uneven skin tone caused by acne.

Chemical peels are a very cost effective option for acne treatment. For acne, they are also a very safe treatment. The top layers of the skin are exfoliated and cleansed by superficial chemical skin peels that remove all the dead skin cells. A course of six peels is usually recommended, each performed at least one week apart. A reduction in the amount of acne breakouts will be noticeable, and skin texture will improve too.

Make sure to approach a credible skin care clinic for your chemical peel acne treatment. Before you have chemical peels to treat your acne, obtain advice on how the chemical peel treatment will benefit your skin type by consulting a reputable clinic.




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