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Acne, Congestion & Breakouts

Acne or skin congestion is one of the most common skin concerns we treat. It is so common that the statistics show that most people get affected by it at some stage of their life. 

About the Condition

Breakouts and congestion affect most people at some point in their life. However, if left untreated, congestion and breakouts can advance to acne. This chronic inflammatory disorder is where certain hormones cause the oil-producing glands next to hair follicles in the skin to produce abnormally larger amounts of oil and a faster cell turnover. This changes the activity of a usually harmless skin bacterium (P. acne), which becomes more aggressive and can result in inflammation and pus. The result is spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch.

Acne typically affects the areas of the body that produce oily serum, namely, the face, back and chest. 

Causes

Acne is a common skin condition and can often be genetic. There are also lots of external causes such as:

It's time to take your

First Step

A Facial Imaging Skin Assessment is an essential first step in your skin correction journey. That’s why we offer a complimentary skin consultation with your first skin treatment.