Chemical Peels for Acne Treatment

By Marlene Ataine


Almost every teenager has suffered acne at some point, in some it can be mild with just a few pimples or "zits" occurring every so often. In more severe cases though, the acne can be a variety of spots called whiteheads or blackheads, or even worse they can be large red, inflamed spots termed cysts. Severe acne can in some cases leave scarring, and these skin pimples, spots and cysts usually change the tone of the skin, leaving a darker tone.

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. Follicles are like small canals that connect the pores to the glands. An oily liquid called sebum is produced in these glands. The sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin. From each follicle a small hair grows through the skin. Oil accumulates under the skin when these follicles get blocked, resulting in pimples. Hormonal changes during puberty can result in more oil in the skin, so this is why many teenagers have acne. Later in life, adults can suffer from acne too, not just during the teenage years.

A hypersensitivity or overproduction of androgens (male hormones) is the cause of some adult acne. Another common cause of breakouts is an imbalance in both male and and female hormones called estrogen. For women, this can happen during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Sometimes acne is also encouraged by certain medications, such as corticosteroids, or even cosmetics.

A very good treatment for mild and moderate adult acne is a chemical peel. By exfoliating the skin, chemical peels take effect; dirt is cleansed from the skin, and dead skin cells which are clogging the pores are removed. The formation of acne pimples and spots is reduced. 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. This acne treatment is also very safe. When applied to the affected areas, superficial chemical skin peels remove the dead skin cells by exfoliating and cleansing the top layers of the skin. A course of six peels, spaced apart by one week minimum, is usually recommended. This will result in a noticeable improvement in the skin texture and visibly reduce the amount of acne breakouts.

Make sure to approach a credible skin care clinic for your chemical peel acne treatment. 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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