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What Causes Acne
There are many myths about what causes Acne flare
ups, but no one single cause is to blame. Acne
is influenced by several factors, many of which
are out of your control. Stress, bad cosmetics,
hormones and birth control pills are common contributors
to acne breakouts. Many individuals are under
the misconception that eating certain foods can
cause or worsen their acne condition. Rather,
general diets high in fat oils, and sugars often
lead to skin conditions like acne.
Adult Acne
Acne affects a number of people including teenagers
and adults up to 40 years of age. The American
Academy of Dermatology reports 80 percent of adults
between the ages of 20 and 30 suffer from mild
to moderate acne. Over half of all women, regardless
of age, suffer from some form of acne.
Adult onset acne most commonly affects women as
hormonal changes often occur during ovulation
and menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and
menopause. 60-70% of women who battle with acne
experience premenstrual flare-ups.
Acne appears in various forms along
the face, back, neck & chest
• whitehead
- small, white lump in the skin.
• blackhead
- small, black lump in the skin.
• pustule
- pus-filled, dome-shaped bump
A number of laser & light based treatments
have been approved for acne & acne scarring.
Acne removal by Blue-U light based therapy, the
Clearlight treatment & the Lumenis one laser.
The CoolTouch laser has been recently FDA approved
for treating acne, acne scars and was originally
FDA approved for treating wrinkles. CoolTouch
is a yag laser that is absorbed by the water in
the undersurface of the skin.
For Richmond residents who suffer from Acne,
there are many doctors, dermatologists & medical
spas that offer laser based Acne treatments. Below
is information on clinics in the Richmond area
that offer laser Acne removal treatments.
Featured Richmond, VA Acne Doctors
West
End Dermatology Associates & Medi Spa
3811 Gaskins Road
Richmond, VA 23233
Tel: (804) 270-6100
Offers the Omnilux LED treatment for acne &
other skin conditions. LED (Light Emitting Diode)
treatment uses red, blue and infrared light therapy
to repair damaged skin cells and leave the skin
looking softer, firmer and healthier than before.
Dr.
Joseph E. McKeown - MCKeown Cosmetic Surgery
420 N. Ridge Road, Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Phone: 804.288.0101
The Aurora combines light and gentle radio-frequency
energies to decrease proliferation of acne-causing
bacteria, and may also affect the sebaceous gland
from over-production of oil and promote healing
of the skin after acne breakouts.
Renew
Dermatology, LLC website
1603 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 203
Richmond, Virginia 23229
804-440-DERM (3376)
Vbeam PERFECTA can do it all, from correcting
red and brown skin discolorations to eliminating
virtually all vascular and pigmented lesions.
VBeam is also equipped to handle acne problems.
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