Acne
commonly known as pimples is a chronic
inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous
glands present in the dermis. In mild
to moderate cases there may be black
heads (comedones) and white heads
(papules or pustules). In severe cases,
there are nodules, cysts and abscesses
which lead to scarring if not treated
on time.
Acne is more common during the age
of 13-30 years but it may persist
even beyond this due to androgen activity
in level
of
a hormone called progesterone.
The sebaceous glands which
open into the hair follicles
secrete an oily substance
called sebum. During puberty
the sex hormone normally both
in males and females are on
the rise and they activate
the sebaceous glands to increase
in size and lead to increase
in the secretion of sebum.
Again the cells are shed more
rapidly and they stick together,
plugging the opening of the
hair follicles, resulting
in white heads. The melanin
pigments in the white heads
when exposed to air form blackheads.
Bacteria, Propioni bacterium
acnes add to the formation
of acne.
The sebum, bacteria and dead cells escape
into the surrounding tissue and lead to
formation of more severe form of acne
in forms of pustules, nodules, abscesses
and cysts.
BERKOWITS
recognise that everyone’s acne is
different and believe in multiple therapy
treatment, whether it is laser light based,
medication, exfoliation, or topical creams,
is sufficient to tackle the complex nature
of acne. That is why, for example, we
might combine Laser Light treatments with
anti-bacterial peels and micro-dermabrasion
to unblock pores, stimulate healthy skin
renewal and help prevent future occurrences.
You will also be given powerful at-home
skin care kits designed to work with,
and enhance, the clinic treatments so
you get the best sustainable result in
the shortest possible time.
Our clients say our treatments succeed
where others have failed. Our treatments
greatly reduce the risk of scarring and
you end up with a healthy, vibrant skin.
However
severe your acne we have a programme to
suit you – and we can remove any
acne scarring at the same time.
Are
There Any Side Effects?
Absolutely
no; mild redness is usually noticed immediately
after the procedure that subsides in few hours.
Is
It A Long Time Treatment?
It
requires 10 to 12 sessions in a lesser time
frame with the result up to 90% and each session
lasts approximately 30 minutes. Maintenance
session may be required as recommended by
the in-clinic therapist as per individual
response to prevent the reoccurrence.
HOME
CARE TIPS FOR ACNE
1.
Apply a paste made of nutmeg, pepper
and a little water. Apply on the pimples
and allow drying. Then wash off.
2.
Apply a paste made out of ground mint
leaves on the pimples and leave overnight.
This will ease the pimples and clear
other blemishes also.
3.
Take a little rice, poppy-seeds &
almonds and grind to a fine powder
and mix it with 2 tablespoons of curd
and apply to your face. Allow drying
for 10 minutes and then washing off
and see your skin glow and the pimple
marks fade away slowly.
4.
Take fresh cinnamon powder and put
it in tightly sealed bottle and take
little powder mix with water and apply
this only on pimples. Wait for some
time and wash your face. Do this for
at least 10 days.
