Acne

There are four main factors that cause acne:

• Production of excess sebum (oil)
• Clogged hair follicles by sebum and dead skin cells
• Bacteria
• Inflammation

Other factors that could trigger or cause your acne to become worse include:

• Hormonal changes
• Certain medications
• Diet
• Stress

Symptoms of acne depend on the severity of your condition. The most common symptom would be when you are experiencing or start to notice a breakout on your face, neck, back, shoulders and/or chest. You will start to notice your skin having a rough or uneven texture and appearance.

With acne breakouts, you might also experience the following:

• Skin discolouration or pigmentation
• Skin swelling and inflammation
• Pain and tenderness to your skin when touched or untouched

You can identify signs of acne based on the following:

• Whiteheads (closed clogged pores)
• Blackheads (open clogged pores)
• Papules (small red, tender bumps)
• Pustules (pimples)
• Nodules (large, solid, painful lumps under your skin)
• Cystic lesions (painful, pus-filled lumps under your skin)

For some, there is a chance for acne to go away naturally. However, if you find yourself experiencing acne or noticing it getting worse, you might need to seek professional help to treat your acne concerns safely.

At Regen Aesthetics, acne can be treated with the M22™ procedure. It is designed to treat any skin type, texture, and over 30 skin conditions of any age. It is a minimally-invasive laser skin resurfacing procedure that can effectively treat acne, acne scarring, pigmentation, redness and other skin conditions.

The M22™ procedure can be used in combination with other facials, if applicable. It is important to consult with your healthcare provider before undergoing any skin procedure in order to achieve your desired results without causing further irritation and damage to your skin.