Chemical Peels for Treating Acne

By Marlene Ataine


Although for some it is mild with only a few pimples or "zits" occurring every so often, almost every teenager has suffered acne at some point. However acne can be more severe in other teenagers, giving rise to spots called whiteheads, blackheads, and in more severe cases larger red, inflamed spots called cysts. The skin tone can change as a result of these pimples, spots and cysts, and take on a darker tone, or even scarring if it is really bad.

Although acne does not pose any danger, it can result in scarring of the skin. The pores (tiny holes) in human skin are connected to oil glands underneath it. The glands are connected to the pores via follicles - small canals. These glands produce Sebum, an oily liquid. The sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin. From the follicle, out of the skin, a small hair grows. When these follicles get blocked, oil accumulates under the skin and pimples develop. During puberty, hormonal changes can cause excess oils in the skin, so acne is common in teenagers. Later in life, adults can suffer from acne too, not just during the teenage years.

Sometimes adult acne is caused by overproduction of or hypersensitivity to the male hormones called androgens. When both male and female hormones (estrogen) are imbalanced, it also results in a breakout. During pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, this can happen to women. Some medications, such as corticosteroids, and cosmetics can also contribute to the development of acne.

Chemical peels are a very good treatment for mild and moderate adult acne. By exfoliating the skin, chemical peels take effect; this process cleanses the skin of the dirt and removes dead skin cells which have clogged the pores. This reduces the formation of acne pimples and spots. Skin discolouration and uneven skin tone caused by acne may also be helped by chemical peels.

For acne treatment, chemical peels are a very cost effective option. For acne, they are also a very safe treatment. The top layers of the skin are exfoliated and cleansed by superficial chemical skin peels that remove all the dead skin cells. A course of six peels, spaced apart by one week minimum, is usually recommended. A reduction in the amount of acne breakouts will be noticeable, and skin texture will improve too.

For your chemical peel acne treatment, make sure to approach a credible skin care clinic. Before you have chemical peels to treat your acne, obtain advice on how the chemical peel treatment will benefit your skin type by consulting a reputable clinic.




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