• Excess sebum production: This is an oily substance produced by your sebaceous glands in the skin. When the body produces too much sebum, it can mix with dead skin cells and clog the hair follicles leading to acne breakouts.
• Clogged pores: When the hair follicles get clogged with excess sebum and dead skin cells, it creates an environment where bacteria can thrive. This can result in inflammation and the formation of different types of acne lesions such as spots, blackheads and whiteheads.
• Bacteria: The skin naturally contains bacteria, including Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). When hair follicles are clogged, these bacteria can multiply rapidly, leading to inflammation and acne development.
• Hormonal changes: Hormonal fluctuations, commonly seen during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or certain medical conditions, can increase sebum production and contribute to acne formation.
• Genetics: Acne can run in families, suggesting a genetic predisposition to the condition.
• Certain medications: Some medications such as corticosteroids or lithium, can trigger acne breakouts as a side effect.
• Diet: Although the link between diet and acne is not fully understood, some studies suggest that certain foods, particularly those with a high glycaemic index (sugars) or dairy products, may influence acne development in some individuals.
• Stress: Chronic stress can affect hormone levels and may exacerbate acne.
• Environmental factors: Exposure to pollutants and certain chemicals can irritate the skin and worsen acne in some people.
Acne can be a complex condition, and its management often requires a personalised approach, taking into consideration individual skin type, lifestyle and medical history.
• Conservative measures: Reduce the transmission of bacteria to your skin by cleaning your mobile phone daily with an antibacterial wipe, wash your make-up brushes and pillowcase regularly.
• Skincare: The correct bespoke skincare routine including medical grade products can help reduces the production of sebum, help clear pores, reduce the volume of bacteria, reduce inflammation and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
• Skin texture and tone improvement: Medical grade skincare and procedures including microneedling, chemical peels and microdermabrasion can improve your skin texture, reduce pigmentation and acne scars to promote a more even skin tone, giving you smoother and more radiant skin.
• LED phototherapy: Dermalux Tri-Wave MD (medical device) uses therapeutic light energy to trigger the skins natural repair and rejuvenation with no downtime or pain. Specifically, the blue wavelength has an anti-bacterial action without irritation to help acne and blemish prone skin, helps to improve skin clarity, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and helps to reduce further breakouts.
• Acne Clinic: Specialised Care for Acne-Prone Skin – Our dedicated Acne Clinic provides expert treatment for clients aged 13 and over. All clients under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during their visit.
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