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Chemical Peels for Acne Treatment


By Marlene Ataine


Chemical Peels for Acne Treatment


Practically all teenagers suffer from acne at one time or another, but sometimes it's only a few 'zits' or pimples. 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. Oil glands located under the skin connect to the pores (tiny holes) in human skin. Follicles (small canals) connect the glands to the pores. Sebum is an oily liquid produced by these glands. The sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin. From the follicle, out of the skin, a small hair grows. When these follicles get blocked, oil accumulates under the skin and pimples develop. Acne is common in teenagers as the hormonal changes during puberty can cause excess oils in the skin. However it is not just teenagers who suffer from acne, adults can also develop acne later on in life, which is called adult acne.

Sometimes adult acne is caused by overproduction of or hypersensitivity to the male hormones called androgens. When both male and female hormones (estrogen) are imbalanced, it also results in a breakout. This can happen during a woman's pregnancy, perimenopause, or 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; this process cleanses the skin of the dirt and removes dead skin cells which have clogged the pores. This reduces the formation of acne pimples and spots. Skin discolouration and uneven skin tone caused by acne may also be helped by chemical peels.

Chemical peels are a very cost effective option for acne treatment. For acne, they are also a very safe treatment. Superficial chemical skin peels are applied to the affected areas to exfoliate and cleanse the top layers of the skin, removing the dead skin cells. We usually recommend a regime of six peels, with at least one week between each treatment. This will result in a noticeable improvement in the skin texture and visibly reduce the amount of acne breakouts.

Make sure to approach a credible skin care clinic for your chemical peel acne treatment. Before embarking on treatment with chemical peels for acne, it is important to consult a reputable clinic to obtain advice on how the chemical peel treatment will benefit your skin type.



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