Irvine Acne Treatment Clinic

Acne is one of the most unattractive skin problems that affect many teenager and young adults, globally. Estimates indicate that almost 80% of young adults develop some degree of acne during their lifetime. The condition usually occurs just after puberty and presents with an irritating skin rash with pustules on the face. For some individuals the acne is localized to the face but in others the acne may occur on the back, arms, and chest. Adult acne is very often associated with rosacea both of which can be treated here.

Acne occurs because the sebaceous glands of the skin which secrete oil keeping the skin soft and pliant get plugged with dead skin or other debris. Once the pores are plugged, the sebaceous gland swells and becomes inflamed, producing the pustule we all call "the pimple".

For years the only treatments for acne were antibiotics, retinoids and cleansers, which for the most part didn‘t work. More recently laser treatments have become a treatment of choice. The pulse dye laser has proven to be a very effective treatment in eliminating acne and clearing the skin. Typically done in 4 treatments over a 3-month period of time, the treatment is essentially painless. Some mild redness and swelling usually dissipates within 24 hours, and results are seen in a very short period of time.