Acne Treatment

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads, blemishes or pimples, and usually appears on the face, such as the forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.

Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. P. acnes, a gram-positive bacterium is involved in the pathogenesis of acne. Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others can form.

Dermatologist Dr. Goulko offers the best acne treatments such as traditional topical creams, lotions, chemical peels, phototherapy, and oral medications. She also provides newer, more advanced methods of acne treatments such as Laser and Blue U- Light therapies, as well as ultrasonic technology.

Dr. Goulko will design the best acne treatment program that is tailored to each patient’s needs and also helps rid of acne. She will also suggest a suitable home care program for you to prevent acne breakouts in the future.

If you would like to get rid of acne and acne scars, please contact Dr. Goulko to set up an appointment for a comprehensive consultation.

Each case of acne is unique and there are several factors that can be causing acne, such as:

• Hormones,
• Age
• Genetics
• Stress levels
• Nutrition and Diet

Depending on its severity, acne can cause skin scarring, acne rosacea and emotional distress. The earlier you start acne treatment, the lower the risk of you facing such problems.