Adult Acne Cases Rising

Outpatient visits for patients with acne over the age of 25 are said to have increased in the last decade, with the majority of adult acne patients being female.

Acne is now recognised as having long-term consequences, both physical and psychological

• Physical consequences of acne – can include rosacea, reddening, pigmentation problems, scarring, poor skin complexion/tone
• Psychological consequences of acne – can include low self-esteem, loss of confidence, social withdrawal

Practitioners therefore see it as being very important to diagnose the condition as early and accurately as possible in order to create the most appropriate treatment plan.

This is a real speciality at ClinicbeAcne based in London.

Professional Treatments for Acne

To improve the condition of acne, good treatments to consider include:

• Facials with appropriate products for acne. Steps such as exfoliation and a light peel mask can be helpful before application of specialist products to soothe and heal acne troubled skin
• Plasma shower delivers energy into the skin where it works to kill acne bacteria both on the surface skin and also deeper within pores
• Laser/IPL works to target acne troubled areas killing bacteria, reducing redness and promoting healing within the skin
• Dermapen microneedling can be very helpful in boosting skin healing and renewal. At ClinicbeAcne, Dr Barbara Kubicka offers this treatment combined with a gentle chemical peel in a treatment protocol developed specifically for acne sufferers
• Exfoliating treatments such as peels or microdermabrasion, designed to remove dead skin cells and excess oil
• Nutritional advice and supplements designed to improve the skin from within
• Medication can be prescribed as required where required, but this is usually only short term to tackle an outbreak, as our patients tend to prefer alternatives to medication in order to avoid unpleasant side-effects
• Customised acne treatment plans with specialist skincare products designed for daily use at home

See more acne treatments, available at ClinicbeAcne, London.