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Acne is most common in adolescents and teenagers who may be going through puberty and hormonal issues. Some adults may experience acne.
CoolSculpting® employs a process known as Cryolipolysis. (“Cryo” = cold + “lipo” = fat cells + “lysis” = cell death and removal.) During treatment, stubborn fat deposits are subjected to controlled cooling.
The controlled cooling safely penetrates the skin. Subcutaneous fat cells begin to freeze. This ruptures the cell’s membrane. The ruptured fat cells are flagged for apoptosis –cell death and removal.
Over the passage of several weeks, the body’s immune system gathers the demolished fat cells. Frozen fat cells ultimately exit the body as waste. These fat cells cannot return or be replaced.
Stress, diet, certain cosmetic products, and environmental irritants aren’t original causes of acne, but will negatively impact the existing condition you may be facing and cause outbreaks.
Acne is most common in adolescents and teenagers who may be going through puberty and hormonal issues. Some adults may experience acne.
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when the pores and hair follicles of your skin become clogged from oil, dead skin cells, or bacteria. Clogged pores often result in pimples and different types of blemishes. There’s a common misconception that pimples are a stand-alone skin condition, but pimples are a symptom of acne itself.
There are many different reasons why pores can become clogged, but the most common are:
Though acne is a common skin condition, it can often be frustrating and sometimes painful to experience. Acne has very unique causes and contributing factors that vary from person-to-person, so it can often be a journey to find the exact treatment methods that will work for your skin condition.
Acne can occur anywhere on the body, but the most common areas are:
Some people are at a higher risk for developing acne throughout their life. Developing acne originally can often be triggered or tied to your:
Adults who experience post-adolescent acne which will usually show up in their mid-to-late twenties.
Adult acne affects more women than men usually and can be brought on by environmental factors and premenstrual symptoms (PMS). Other common causes are:
Depending on your unique skin condition, acne can be either inflammatory or non-inflammatory. The key to treating acne effectively is understanding the type(s) of acne you are experiencing.
Non-inflammatory acne includes two types of comedones:
Whiteheads are typically a little more difficult to treat than blackheads since the pores are completely closed.
Inflammatory acne occurs when pimples and other blemishes become red, swollen, and a little more severe. When acne becomes swollen and painful, bacteria under the skin is usually contributing to the condition.
There are several types of skin lesions that can be caused by inflammatory acne:
Many people experience physical discomfort and pain associated with their acne, as well as emotional distress if you are having trouble keeping outbreaks and symptoms under control. It’s important to discuss your condition with a trusted board-certified dermatologist to find out what type of acne you are experiencing and what could be causing and triggering symptoms.
Many other skin conditions often mimic acne, so determining the root cause of your condition is the first step to understand which treatment method will be right for you. There have been many medical advances over the years to help control and treat any skin issues or scarring that you may be experiencing.
At DermExperts, our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable atmosphere that gives you the individualized attention you deserve. At your initial skin consultation, we will go over any relevant history and issues regarding your skin and move forward with a treatment plan that will align with your unique skin condition.
Angelo Ayar, MD is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in surgical, cosmetic and medical dermatology. His dermatology residency training was completed at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI – one of the top dermatology training programs in the nation!
Dr. Ayar’s extensive training also includes a research fellowship in skin cancer at the University of Michigan. His research focused on the basic science of all skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and merkel cell carcinoma. Today, Dr. Ayar’s research has been presented world wide.
Dr. Ayar puts his extensive training to work for patients, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer as well as aesthetic procedures such as CoolSculpting and injectables. Dr. Ayar’s warm, caring, expertise and keen aesthetic eye have helped renew and refresh skin, transform bodies, and improve the lives of thousands of people.
At Dermatology Experts, our priority is to deliver quality dermatology care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.
When you have needs for dermatological care, you need to turn to a doctor who listens and responds. At Dermatology Experts, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve.
Dermatology Experts believes that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well-being. That is why we’ve included information on this web site covering topics associated with dermatology.
The best care in the world doesn’t mean anything if you can’t access it. At Dermatology Experts, we strive to make our Tamarac office as efficient and convenient as possible.
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