Do you have acne? Are you having a hard time making it go away? If so, you’re not alone. There are millions of individuals around the world who are dealing with acne that they cannot get under control. They try over-the-counter remedies, and the results are less than stellar. If you want true results, it may be time to consider professional acne treatments.
In teenagers, acne eruption is linked to changes in hormone levels in the body connected to puberty. For adults, things like stress, sun exposure, lack of hygiene and allergic reactions can lead to acne. Instead of trying to deal with acne on your own, it is best to take the time to visit a professional.
A professional is going to give you the facts. Since everyone deals with acne and since acne has been around for a very long time, there are a lot of myths about why it happens. If you try to treat your acne based on what your great grandmother did, you may actually find yourself making your acne worse. One of the biggest myths about acne is that it’s just going to go away on its own. And while that is true for a small group of people, for the vast majority of us, that’s just not the case, especially if we have been battling with acne for a very long time. If you don’t treat acne, you actually run the risk of scarring yourself or being left with hyperpigmentation.
Conversely, just about any type of acne can be treated by a qualified, well-trained professional, especially if you seek care right when the acne outbreaks begin. Our medical professional is going to be able to look at your acne, examine it and give you treatment based on the type of acne that you have. Remember, the earlier you get care, the easier it’s going to be to treat your acne.
Another reason to visit a professional for acne treatments is that your skin will be monitored. If you have skin that is prone to acne outbreaks, then it’s likely that unless you get professional care, your acne outbreaks are going to continue to occur. So, it’s best to have your skin monitored and evaluated by a professional, who is not only going to provide you treatments for today, but will also keep an eye out for how your skin is healing with the goal of preventing future outbreaks.
Getting professional acne treatments at Orange County Skin Lab is the best way to go if you are dealing with acne. You will get faster results, more permanent results and results that are based on the skin problems you are actually dealing with. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at our office in San Juan Capistrano!