What Is Acne?

Your pores, the tiny holes on your skin, can get blocked by a number of things, including bacteria, dirt, oil and dead skin cells. This blockage results in developing a pimple called acne, blemish or zit.

Acne is the condition causing pimples, i.e., if you repeatedly get several pimples at once, you may have acne.

Although most common in teenagers, people of all ages can get acne.

So, it is crucial to understand that

1. acne is a common condition – in case you live with acne.
2. acne is very much treatable!

Acne can arise anywhere on your body – not just on your face – though more commonly on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders.

Hesitate no more! Give us a call, visit our website, shoot us an email or directly book your acne treatment or skin consultation appointment online. At SkinCarely, YOU are in good hands!

Remember that Dr Farah Rahravan, your dermal therapist at SkinCarely is ASLO a pharmacist!

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What causes acne?

4 Main Causes of Acne

In a nutshell, there are 4 main factors that cause acne:

1. Bacteria
2. Inflammation
3. Excess production of oil (sebum)
4. Blockage of hair follicles by dead skin cells and oil

Aside from the causes of acne, it is important to understand that acne is a very common condition. In some parts of the world, acne is the most common skin condition.

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What Triggers Acne?

What Worsens Acne?

Aside from the causes, there are factors that may trigger or worsen acne:

• Stress

Although stress does not CAUSE acne, it can worsen acne if you already have it.

• Diet

Certain foods that are rich in carbohydrate, e.g., chips, bread, pasta and bagels may worsen acne.

• Hormonal Changes

Androgens, hormones increasing in boys and girls in puberty, cause the enlargement of sebaceous glands and, as a result, the increase of the sebum amount they make.

In midlife too, especially in women, hormonal changes can result in acne breakouts.

• Certain Medications

In general, medicines containing lithium, corticosteroids or testosterone can worsen acne.

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Different Types of Acne

If you live with acne, you have probably noticed acne types are not of a single type but that there is a mix.

The most common acne lesions are comedones – blackheads and whiteheads.

• Whiteheads: otherwise known as closed comedones, are flesh-colored pimples that form and rise under the skin surface.
• Blackheads: also known as open comedones, open at the skin surface. The top of these pimples has a darker color because of the oxygen in the air – and NOT dirt.

Other types of acne, including inflammatory lesions, which may eventually result in forming acne scarring, include:

• Pustules: small, red pimples with pus at the tips.
• Papules: small, red bumps caused by infection or inflammation of hair follicles.
• Cysts: large, usually painful lumps under the skin surface, containing pus.
• Nodules: solid, usually painful bumps under the skin surface.

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Acne Complications

The good news is that acne does not pose any noteworthy risk to your health. Regardless, acne, especially severe acne, can still be annoying and painful.

Chronic acne may also leave acne scars on the skin and ignoring acne and proper acne treatments can lead to or worsen emotional distress and affect self esteem. Feelings of depression or anxiety are some of the outcomes of a damaged self confidence.

But, again, keep in mind that

• Acne is a common condition – not to worry in case you live with acne.
• Squeezing pimples can increase chances of scarring.
• Acne is very much treatable!

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Symptoms of Acne

As we mentioned, acne breakouts can be found on your

• Face
• Neck
• Chest
• Back
• Shoulders

Symptoms of acne include (though are not limited to):

• Rough and uneven skin tone and texture
• Inflammation
• Swelling
• Sensitivity and pain (with or without touch)
• Skin discoloration
• Redness
• Hyperpigmentation (dark spots or patches)

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How to Prevent Acne

We should all keep in mind that

1. acne is a common condition – in case you live with acne.
2. acne is very much treatable!

That being said, there are steps you can take to prevent acne to some degree.

Acne Breakout Prevention Do’s and Don’ts

1. Stay hydrated.
2. Be gentle with your skin.
3. Wash your acne area twice daily and after sweating.
4. Avoid harsh scrubs.
5. DON’T PICK OR POP.
6. Consult your dermal therapist for safe extraction solutions if you have to drain a pimple.
7. Regularly clean objects that touch your skin.
8. Choose non-comedogenic skin products.
9. Check the ingredients of your shampoo and hair products.

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Why Acne Should Be Treated

4 Good Reasons to Treat Acne

Although acne does not pose any serious health risks, it is important to treat acne because

1. Over time, untreated acne can cause scarring.
2. Acne pimples can make your skin texture rough and uneven.
3. Acne breakouts can lead to skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation (dark spots or patches) and redness.
4. If left untreated, acne breakouts can take considerably longer to clear and heal.

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How to Treat Acne

What Skin Care Helps with Acne?

Fortunately, there are numerous effective treatments for acne – enough treatments to give you options on how to reduce or permanently get rid of acne pimples and to avoid chances of acne scars.

• Skin consultation is the first and foremost step.

Book your Skin Consultation appointment with Dr Farah Rahravan, Pharmacist and Dermal Therapist at Skincarely acne clinic in Donvale, Melbourne, VIC.

• For mild acne, consider using over-the-counter products after consultation with your pharmacist.

If your acne is stubborn, make a Skin Consultation appointment with your dermal therapist at SkinCarely because even for using over-the-counter acne products work better when chosen informedly and following a Skin Consultation.

• For moderate to severe acne, i.e., scarring acne or cystic acne, prescription medication might be needed.
• Developing or changing lifestyle habits may be recommended by your dermal therapist or dermatologist.

10 Habits That Can Help Improve Acne

1. KEEP YOUR HAND OFF YOUR FACE and DO NOT SQUEEZE, PICK OR POP your acne. It will make the healing process much longer and can cause acne scars.
2. Get specialised advice from your dermal therapist, dermatologist or pharmacist
3. Avoid the sun and tanning beds.
4. Wash your acne area twice daily and after you sweat.
5. Be gentle with your skin.
6. Apply your nonabrasive, gentle cleanser with your fingertips.
7. Rinse your skin with lukewarm water.
8. Shampoo your hair regularly – daily if you have oily hair.
9. Avoid the temptation of scrubbing your skin, as it can worsen your acne.
10. HAVE PATIENCE! Acne treatment is not done by a magic wand but by treatment plans tailored to YOUR skin condition.

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Acne Medication

Drugs for treating acne may include

• Topical retinoids
• Prescription topical antibiotics
• A course of prescription oral antibiotics

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Acne treatment at SkinCarely

Acne Treatment Procedures

• HIFU

By far the best and most efficient skin rejuvenation and body contouring alternative for cosmetic surgery with a myriad of benefits, including treatment of cystic acne. Read more about HIFU and book your appointment here.

• Hydro-microdermabrasion

For acne, acne scars, brightening your skin, reducing stretch marks and fading signs of aging. Read more about Hydro-microdermabrasion and book your appointment here.

IMPORTANT: Hydro Microdermabrasion may not be safe for those who are on certain acne medications or in pregnancy.

Consult with Dr Farah Rahravan, your dermal therapist at SkinCarely before getting Hydro Microdermabrasion.

• Skin Needling

For acne scars, large pores and wrinkles. Read more about Microneedling and book your appointment here.

• E-light / Radio Frequency Skin Tightening (IPL + RF)

To treat acne or pigmentation or to remove wrinkles or for body contouring. Read more about E-light and book your appointment here.

• Carbon Laser Facial (CLF)

A great solution for sun damage, oily skin, large or clogged pores and acne, especially bacterial acne. See if Laser Carbon Facial is right for you and book your appointment here.

• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Skin Treatment

Best for treating acne, rosacea, thread veins, wrinkles, photo aging, age spots, acne scars and seborrheic keratosis. Read more about IPL and book your appointment here.

• Massage + Mask

Relax, hydrate and brighten your skin. See which Massage + Mask package is right for you here.

Give us a call, visit our website, shoot us an email or directly book your acne treatment or skin consultation appointment online. At SkinCarely, YOU are in good hands!

SkinCarely skin care clinic Donvale, Melbourne IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY!

Why Get an Acne Treatment at SkinCarely

At SkinCarely, your dermal therapist, Dr Farah Rahravan, is ALSO a pharmacist of several years. Dr Rahravan makes treatment suggestions based on your skin type, the issue you are complaining about and your overall health condition.

All treatments designed by Dr Rahravan are science-based and result from careful examination of your skin type, anatomy and dermal physiology.

Most of our skin care treatments at SkinCarely have no downtime and take roughly 30 minutes, so it is safe to say they are lunch time treatments.

You can return to work, home or to your daily routine immediately after each treatment at SkinCarely.

SkinCarely acne clinic is located in Donvale, Melbourne, VIC.

We are a short ride away from Doncaster, Doncaster East, Blackburn, Nunawading, Templestowe Lower and Balwyn North and honored to have clients from all over Melbourne, VIC.

For your skin care plans, SkinCarely is conveniently accessible in any and all of these ways:

Website

www.skincarely.com.au

Phone

04 512 21 348

E-mail

[email protected]

Address

71 Mitcham Road, Donvale, VIC, 3111

Hesitate no more! Give us a call, visit our website, shoot us an email or directly book your acne treatment or skin consultation appointment online. At SkinCarely, YOU are in good hands!

SkinCarely skin care clinic Donvale, Melbourne is OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY!

Acne Myths

False Beliefs about Acne

There are countless myths about acne – as about other conditions.

Here, we name a few:

• False: Cosmetics and makeup can cause or worsen acne.
• True: Cosmetics, especially noncomedogenic (nonoily) makeup that does not block pores, do not necessarily make acne worse if removed regularly.

Oil-free makeup has no influence on the effectiveness of acne medications.

• False: Hygiene plays a major role in arising, bettering or worsening acne.
• True: Dirty skin is not a cause of acne. As a matter of fact, harsh cleansing soaps and chemicals or hard scrubs can worsen acne by irritating your skin.
• False: Greasy foods and chocolate cause or worsen acne.
• True: Consuming oily food or chocolate has no to little effect on acne.
• False: Only teenagers get acne.
• True: People of ALL AGES can get acne, though acne is more common in teenagers.

Give us a call, visit our website, shoot us an email or directly book your acne treatment or skin consultation appointment online. At SkinCarely, YOU are in good hands!

SkinCarely skin care clinic Donvale, Melbourne IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY!

The Price of Acne Treatment

Acne Treatment Cost

Depending on your skin type, acne mildness or severity and your overall health condition, and after careful examination and assessment of your skin, your dermal therapist will suggest a treatment plan that fits YOU.

Your treatment plan may include one or a combination of our acne treatments we offer at SkinCarely:

Acne Treatment Procedures

• Skin Consultation

Skin consultation is the first step you should want to take in treating your acne or acne scars, even before you opt for an over-the-counter medication.

Book your consultation appointment with Dr Farah Rahravan, your dermal therapist at SkinCarely acne clinic in Donvale, Melbourne, VIC here.

• HIFU

By far the best and most efficient skin rejuvenation and body contouring alternative for cosmetic surgery with a myriad of benefits, including treatment of cystic acne. Read more about HIFU and book your appointment here.

• Hydro-microdermabrasion

For acne, acne scars, brightening your skin, reducing stretch marks and fading signs of aging. Read more about Hydro-microdermabrasion and book your appointment here.

IMPORTANT: Hydro Microdermabrasion may not be safe for those who are on certain acne medications or in pregnancy.

Consult Dr Farah Rahravan, your dermal therapist at SkinCarely to see if Hydro Microdermabrasion is right for YOU.

• Skin Needling

For acne scars, large pores and wrinkles. Read more about Microneedling and book your appointment here.

• E-light / Radio Frequency Skin Tightening (IPL + RF)

To treat acne or pigmentation or to remove wrinkles or for body contouring. Read more about E-light and book your appointment here.

• Carbon Laser Facial (CLF)

A great solution for sun damage, oily skin, large or clogged pores and acne, especially bacterial acne. See if Laser Carbon Facial is right for you and book your appointment here.

• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Skin Treatment

Best for treating acne, rosacea, thread veins, wrinkles, photo aging, age spots, acne scars and seborrheic keratosis. Read more about IPL and book your appointment here.

• Massage + Mask

Relax, hydrate and brighten your skin. See which Massage + Mask package is right for you here.

SkinCarely acne clinic is located in Donvale, Melbourne, VIC.

We are a short ride away from Doncaster, Doncaster East, Blackburn, Nunawading, Templestowe Lower and Balwyn North and honored to have clients from all over Melbourne, VIC.

For your skin care plans, SkinCarely is conveniently accessible in any and all of these ways:

Website

www.skincarely.com.au

Phone

04 512 21 348

E-mail

[email protected]

Address

71 Mitcham Road, Donvale, VIC, 3111

Hesitate no more! Give us a call, visit our website, shoot us an email or directly book your acne treatment or skin consultation appointment online. At SkinCarely, YOU are in good hands!

SkinCarely skin care clinic Donvale, Melbourne is OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY!