Affecting mainly the face, Acne can also develop on the back and chest, seeing these areas displaying blackheads, whiteheads, pus-filled pimples or cysts. Although this condition can start at any age, it is most often associated with hormonal changes in the body. Adolescence, pregnancy and menopause are typical times in a person’s life when fluctuations in hormone levels are likely. It is these fluctuations that cause a disruption to the steady production of sebum in the skin, causing too much to be secreted. This overproduction becomes aggressive to the skin, causing inflammation and pus. When combined with thickened hair, the follicles become blocked and spots appear.

If a person’s Acne has been quite significant, they may also be affected by Acne Scarring. The scarring is often a direct result of the disruption inflicted on the skin, sometimes made worse when the spots are picked at or squeezed. The scars can present as ice-pick scars – puncture marks that are small and deep, rolling scars – bands of scarring that forms under the skin, and boxcar scars – round indentations in the skin.

The appearance of both acne and acne scarring can often feel unattractive by the affected person. Treating these conditions at PPP Laser Clinic can be done through many of the Innovative procedures we have available. Your expert Doctor will be able to advise a suitable treatment for you.