Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Chemical Peels for Treating Acne

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. In more severe cases though, the acne can be a variety of spots called whiteheads or blackheads, or even worse they can be large red, inflamed spots termed 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. The pores (tiny holes) in human skin are connected to oil glands underneath it. Follicles are like small canals that connect the pores to the glands. Sebum is an oily liquid produced by 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. Oil accumulates under the skin when these follicles get blocked, resulting in pimples. Hormonal changes during puberty can result in more oil in the skin, so this is why many teenagers have acne. Later in life, adults can suffer from acne too, not just during the teenage years.

A hypersensitivity or overproduction of androgens (male hormones) is the cause of some adult acne. But an imbalance in both male and female hormones (estrogen) can also cause breakouts. For women, this can happen during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Some medications, such as corticosteroids, and cosmetics can also contribute to the development of acne.

To help alleviate mild and moderate adult acne, chemical peels are a very good treatment. Chemical peels work by exfoliating the skin; dirt is cleansed from the skin, and dead skin cells which are clogging the pores are removed. This causes fewer acne pimples and spots to form. In addition, chemical peels can take away some of the uneven skin tone and skin discolouration that acne causes.

For acne treatment, chemical peels are a very cost effective option. For acne, they are also a very safe treatment. When applied to the affected areas, superficial chemical skin peels remove the dead skin cells by exfoliating and cleansing the top layers of the skin. We usually recommend a regime of six peels, with at least one week between each treatment. 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. It is important to consult a reputable clinic to obtain advice on how the chemical peel treatment will benefit your skin type, before embarking on treatment with chemical peels for acne.




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