Acne

Acne

Acne is a significant skin condition that can alter a person’s physical and psychological life, affecting self-image and confidence. We’re proud of our advanced acne treatments on the market today - Profile ThermaScan 1319 Nd:Yag Laser, Photodynamic Therapy, BLU-U and skincare!




Treatments

What About Acne Scars?

With accurate skin temperature control coupled with an advanced computer-guided scanner, ThermaScan sets new standards in the treatment of acne and acne scars.

Learn more about laser rejuvenation on the FACE (Facial Aesthetics Care & Education) Institute website.

What is ACNE?

Acne is a genetically-inherited disease, which is the result of several factors occurring in the skin.

Aside from excess oils secreted by the sebaceous glands, there is a proliferation of cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle. Bacteria inhabit the follicle and digest the oils, generating waste products that skin. Oilier skin conditions tend to cause more acne breakouts because they nourish the bacteria.

Teenagers hormonal changes increase the oil production, in turn increasing acne breakouts.

A quick Face Mapping by a Nu Image Skin Care Therapist will identify your acne-prone areas.

What can I do at home to help my breakouts?

Proper skin care and hygiene are vitally important to remove the excess oils and bacteria that are associated with acne.

In addition, lifestyle changes can often improve your skin. Try to reduce stress, drink plenty of water and limit your intake of caffeine and nicotine, which may stimulate the adrenal glands and promote oil production.

Never pick or squeeze pimples, as you’ll be left with an even bigger blemish or scar to remember it by.

Why do some people breakout in their thirties and forties?

Stress and hormonal changes are the primary cause of the re-emergence of acne well after puberty.

Recent studies indicate that 40 to 50 per cent of adults between the ages of 20 and 40 are diagnosed with persistent, low-grade one acne.

Along with several lifestyle changes, including reducing stress and improving diet, there are several treatments and products at Nu Image designed to address these problems:

The difference between acne vulgaris and acne rosacea?

Acne vulgaris, a more common form of acne, is caused by clogging and inflammation of the skin’s hair follicles. Rosacea, on the other hand, is not actually a form of acne at all, even though it looks that way in its early stages.

Rosacea is an inherited vascular disorder in which the blood vessels of the face become swollen after repeated exposure to certain triggers such as extreme temperatures, alcohol, spicy food, etc. While it starts as a simple blushing, it advances into bumps on the face that look like an acne breakout.

Like common acne, Rosacea is treatable but not by the same regimen! Skin prone to Rosacea must be treated gently to avoid triggering redness and inflammation, and may also require a dermatologist’s prescription for special medication to control the symptoms.