Acne & Acne Scarring
ACNE & ACNE SCARRING
From papules to pustules, comedones to cysts. If acne is affecting your life, then our Skincare Experts at Young LDN are here to help. From teenage acne to adult acne, find out what’s really happening below your skin’s surface and learn how to effectively treat your acne.
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the UK, it will affect most of us at some stage of our life, most often during adolescence. It is an inflammatory condition which leads to oily skin and development of spots, including blackheads and whiteheads. Papules and cysts are also common. It can affect areas such as the face, chest and back.
GET THE LOWDOWN ON ACNE.
There is no universal approach to acne treatment, so each and every one of us needs our own treatment programme. However, we firmly believe that the best way to treat and prevent acne scarring is through combination therapy.
There are many causes for acne including (but not limited to):
- Stress
- Diet
- Hormones
- Lack of exfoliation
- Poor skincare routines and hygiene
- Over exfoliation
- Chemical acne- allergy
- Over growth of candida
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACNE?
Otherwise known as blackheads and white heads, comedones are blocked spots with or without an opening. These are readily extractable at the studio.
Pearly white and non-inflamed. Milia are bumps that often appear around the eyes, they are a pocket of congestion under the skin. These guys must be removed professionally, using a small needle. Don’t try to remove milia home!
Papules appear on the skin as red, sore spots in a variety of sizes. No pus is visible on the surface of the skin, meaning that these guys are not yet ready to be extracted.
Clearly visible on the surface of the skin, these pus filled red spots come in different sizes and shapes. These pustules which are often ready to burst and now can be extracted professionally to avoid scarring through improper technique.
DO NOT TOUCH!! Cystic acne manifests as painful lumps lying deep under the skin which need to be treated. If not treated properly these can easily cause scars.
treating acne at Young LDN
Treating acne effectively will depend greatly on the type and the cause. We’re all different, so no one treatment will work for everybody. To get the right results for you, it’s important to get an individual assessment and a bespoke treatment plan. We have a wide variety of acne treatments that can really have a significant impact. Find out more below and pop into our London home to see one of our skin experts who can advise you on the best treatment plan and skin journey bespoke to you.
