Causes of Adult Acne

You don’t have to be a teenager to be vulnerable to an outbreak of acne. This is a chronic condition that can affect anyone, no matter what age. It is also not a simple problem to deal with because there are several different causes.

• Openings to the oil glands can become blocked as skin matures. The result is blackheads and whiteheads.
• Excretions of oil from these glands can increase.
• Too much growth of the bacteria P. Acnes can cause pustules and acne pimples.

The treatment for adult acne Calgary may be different in each case. That treatment can’t be determined unless a thorough evaluation through a qualified skin care centre is done to determine the severity of the acne.

One such skin care centre is Dr. Arlette’s Total Skin Care Centre in Calgary. Before making an appointment, check their website at http://www.totalskincarecentre.com for helpful information about acne treatments Calgary. You can also share information by joining their Facebook Fan Page (Total Skin Care Centre) or ask questions via their Twitter account (johnarlette).

Many things will be taken into consideration during an evaluation including how many lesions are visible and the number of areas of skin that have been affected by the acne. Another important part of the evaluation is to determine skin type so no matter what acne treatment is used, the skin will not be overly sensitive to it.

After the comprehensive skin examination, the best possible treatment will be identified. There are many acne treatments available and they include the following:

• Topical agents like benzyl peroxides, retinoids, and salicylic acid
• Antibiotics applied topically
• Help choosing the best moisturizers, cleansers, and astringents for acne
• Specific skin therapies like chemical peels that can get the acne healing more quickly
• Detailed instructions on the right way to clean the skin

For any treatment for adult acne to be successful it should be started at the first sign of an outbreak. After that, more visits to the skin care centre are needed so that the progress can be assessed. The goals of the Total Skin Care Centre are to make sure the skin is clear of acne, prevent the chance of acne scars, and take away the anxiety that acne can cause.

Dr. John Arlette has over 20 years of experience, helping patients achieve their skin care goals. For further information, check their website at http://www.totalskincarecentre.com for helpful information about acne treatments Calgary.