Acne. One of the most common types of skin problems worldwide, and something that affects 85% of Australians every single year.* This includes adults, for whom acne is much more than just a skin condition. It can become an issue that affects confidence for people who have various forms of social interactions as part of their daily work or personal routines.
Some individuals begin to shy away from such interactions as it can become somewhat of an emotional struggle. Others can also end up experiencing depression. To get rid of the problem, most adults can turn to a variety of treatment options, often including a series of creams that promise to do away with the pimples and any scars associated with them. However, often the results aren’t exactly to the satisfaction of the user.
To understand which treatment can be most effective against active acne, we need to look into what causes acne breakouts in the first place. To put it simply, acne appears when the oil glands or pores in the skin get blocked. Hormonal changes make the oil glands in the skin produce more oil, also known as sebum, and if a pore becomes blocked, the oil builds up and causes irritation. The bacteria in these blocked pores can multiply quickly, which can exacerbate the redness and swelling of acne.
Treating Acne Professionally and Lastingly
The process of getting rid of acne isn’t quick, but getting the right treatment with the right frequency can help you get the clear and acne-free skin you want. Experts at the Harley Clinic have developed a multi-dimensional approach to treating acne that combines our skin care products range and LED light therapy that is done by trained and qualified professionals who really understand the unique requirements of your skin.
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, and as the name suggests, it works by emitting beams of light into the dermis layer of the skin, thereby energizing the cells responsible for producing elastin and collagen. The light treats the acne by killing the bacteria responsible for breakouts, while reducing inflammation and restoring the skin’s fullness and plumpness.
Think of LED light therapy the same way as plants use sunlight. The skin cells absorb the light like a nutrient and convert it repair damaged cells. Perhaps one of the best things about LED light therapy is that it’s non-invasive and proven to work for thousands of patients.
At the Harley Clinic, our professional approach to treating acne enables us to put together a viable treatment program in place, keeping in mind your skin’s unique circumstances. Click here to book a free consultation with one of our experts!
(*Source: Acne.org.au)