Acne Treatment Specialist

Acne is an extremely common inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and deeper cysts. It typically erupts on the face, chest, neck, back, and shoulders. Acne, which most often starts in puberty, affects about 85% of individuals between the ages of 12 and 24, although adults in their 30s and 40s often suffer from acne as well. Untreated, acne can result in permanent scarring.

Acne is caused by a variety of factors, most notably: hormones, heredity, and stress. It occurs when overactive oil glands produce an excess of oil that combines with skin cells to plug pores. Plugged pores, in turn, cause bacteria to multiply, leading to skin breakouts. Sun exposure can exacerbate the condition. It dries the skin, which may initially clear up acne, but also stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. This causes acne to reoccur, and more severely than before.

We offer the full gamut of acne remedies. Our physicians customize plans to each patient. Approaches used include:

• Topicals. These are typically the first-line treatment and include benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, or salicylic acid.
• Combination therapies. medical peels and topical retinoids together effectively eradicate acne for many patients.
• HydraFacial MD, Dermalinfusion, Microdermabrasion. These procedures deep clean pores, can fade acne scars and promotes healthy-looking and feeling skin.
• Laser Treatments. Laser treatments can refine skin texture and reduce the appearance of acne scars.

Finding the best acne treatments in Phoenix can be a daunting task. Most of the over 50 million Americans afflicted with acne take it upon themselves and brave the drugstore aisles to find a cure for their acne. Acne is the number one skin concern in the country, meaning there’s a lot of people out there who are self-treating their skin condition with mostly disappointing results. If you have acne breakouts, then you’re aware of how frustrating and embarrassing this skin condition can be and how tough it is to put an end to it. The good news is that if addressed early and properly, acne is 100 percent treatable. This means seeing a board-certified medical provider can mean the difference between clear and beautiful skin and blemished skin. It is also crucial to incorporate laser acne treatments and other in-office procedures to help get acne under control faster.

We take a holistic approach to acne, meaning we look at a patient’s lifestyle and create a skincare regimen and acne treatment program to properly manage and treat their specific skin and type of acne. Our licensed acne specialists work closely with acne patients to customize a regimen that is just right for their skin. We also take our patients’ budgets and schedules into consideration. We have been in practice in Phoenix, Arizona since 1988. We accept Care Credit financing. Contact one of our patient representatives to discover which treatments to schedule a complimentary consultation to determine which treatment is right for you.