Acne
Acne/ Acne Scarring
Acne is a very common skin condition that can affect people of all ages, not just teenagers. It occurs when pores become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, leading to breakouts such as blackheads, whiteheads, and inflamed pimples. Factors like hormones, stress, lifestyle, and skincare habits can all play a role in how acne shows up on your skin.
While active breakouts can be frustrating, acne can sometimes leave behind longer-lasting marks. Acne scarring may appear as dark spots (post-inflammatory pigmentation), redness, or changes in the skin’s texture, such as small indentations or uneven areas.
The good news is that both acne and acne scarring can be effectively managed with the right approach. Treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all though. Your skin is unique, and your plan should be too. We focus on reducing active breakouts, supporting skin health, and improving the appearance of scarring over time using a combination of professional treatments and customized home care.
Acne is separated into 4 grades, most commonly found on the face, neck, back and chest.
Grade 1 – The mildest form of acne, consists of blackheads and small pimples on the skin.
Grade 2 – A moderate form of acne, blackheads, whiteheads, inflammation, redness, papules and pustules will occur on the skin. Scarring is possible in this stage.
Grade 3 – Similar to Grade 2 but consists of swelling, whiteheads and scarring is common.
Grade 4 – The most severe grade of acne. It can cause much more inflammation, cysts, scarring and large pustules. Scarring is very common in this stage and anyone suffering from this grade of acne should be seen by a dermatologist before proceeding with any treatment.
