This condition causes the most psychological stress in young people. When it starts to occur in women of various ages, there is usually a hormonal or nutritional imbalance.
In all cases a comprehensive approach must be taken involving internal health, a specific skin care prescription, and specific clinic treatments.
We specialize in using a scientific and holistic approach to this problem.
Acne in young people is very common.
Have you noticed that most young people in the street have Acne?
What causes Acne (Acne Vulgaris)?
Acne is the common name for Acne Vulgaris, to distinguish it from Acne Rosacea which is a different skin condition. Acne is caused by the combination of hormonal changes in the skin of younger people along with blocked pores and skin bacteria called Propionibacterium Acne. At this age, young people have this specific combination of factors that predisposes them to develop Acne. What then makes things worse are the foods eaten along with nutritional and even hormonal deficiencies that lead to inflammation in the skin - thus the inflamed acne papules.
We treat people from all age groups and walks of life for Acne.
What are the solutions?
Apart from the usual Acne creams and drugs, there is a lot more that can be done from the internal health aspect first, to potentially enable people to avoid strong drugs in some cases. We regularly improve and cure Acne without strong drugs.
What is the unique Skinfresh approach to Acne?
Because we are also a chronic illness clinic, we love to correct internal health to enable skin conditions to be improved and even cured.
Our Specialized approach involves the following..
Computerized skin analysis identifies all issues to be treated.
An individualized specific skin health diet is given.
In-clinic testing as well as external blood testing is undertaken.
Specific, individualized skin care is prescribed.
Nutritional support is given- natural supplements, vitamins and minerals.
We restore and correct nutritional and hormonal deficiencies/imbalances.
Clinic treatments are given if still needed.
What about special cases?
Our nurses are trained to identify and begin the treatment of medical conditions causing Acne including - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hypothyroid, Premenstrual syndrome related Acne, Perimenopausal related Acne.
If necessary, medical referral to Dr Frances Pitsilis is undertaken.
We treat people with numerous causes for their Acne.
What about the clinic treatments?
We would advise clinic treatments in the following situations..
If you are in a hurry to get results
If the treatments so far have not given enough results
If there is significant inflammation or scarring
Usually a combination of treatments is more effective and quicker to give benefits than one treatment alone.
What clinic treatments are available?
LED blue light - kills P.Acne bacteria.
Laser Genesis - can be used in any skin type, even dark or tanned skin. Is very comfortable and carries with it no down time.
Intense Pulsed Light - can be added to Laser Genesis for extra effect in lighter skins.
