Acne
Acne is a common skin disorder and may present at any age. It may take many forms: comedonal, pustular and painful lumpy acne. It predominantly affects the face, back of the neck, decolletage, and back. But acne also occurs in the armpits and in the genital area, on the buttocks and at the groin.
Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous gland follicles in the skin. Genetic predisposition and hormonal influences play a major role, but external influences (the wrong cosmetics, smoking, psychological stress) may also contribute to it.
The variety of treatment modalities reflects the complexity of the causes and mechanisms of the disorder. Treatment of acne is only successful if it is applied rigorously and regularly over a long period. It requires time and patience.
Treatment
Acne should always be treated to prevent scarring and complications. The modalities fall into two groups – drug treatments (pharmaceutical creams, retinoids, antibiotics) and non-drug treatments (laser, photodynamic therapy, chemical peeling, cosmetic products).
We discuss the treatment options that are right for you and help you to handle your skin problems in the long run as well. All treatments also include rigorous skin-care regimens, supported by our own beautician. The best thing is simply to arrange an appointment with us, and then a detailed discussion will allow us to suggest the treatment most suitable for you.