Active Acne
"The biggest break through in the treatment of Acne Vulgans" - Dr Tony Chu
What is Active Acne?
Active Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that effects over 80% of adults. It can appear on the face, chest and neck in a persons teens. If it remains untreated it can cause permanent damaged skin commonly known as acne scarring. An outbreak of acne can re-occur every 4 to 5 years and around 30% of suffers continue with acne issues into their adulthood.
How can Active Acne be treated?
- NLite-V
- Micro Dermabrasion
- Specialist skin products
- Skin Peels
NLite-V (FDA approved) is one of the most recognised treatments for Active Acne.
What is Nlite-V? Light energy initiates the release of free radical oxygen which kills and reduces the p.acne bacteria that causes spots. At the same time it also reduces any associated scarring by building new collagen from beneath.
How many NLite-V treatments will I need?
Most patients are treated within a 30 minute session. The number of treatments required will vary depending on the individuals skin condition. Some patients may require only one treatment but most are recommended to undergo a course of treatments to ensure a sustainable improvement in their skin which will occur within 3-6 months. Many patients then chose to have a maintenance programme every 6 months or annually.
Will it hurt?
The treatment is almost pain-free, with patients only being aware of a prickly sensation on their skin at the time the laser is applied. The sensation has been described as similar to pulses of warm air applied to the local area of the skin.
When will I see the results?
"Over 92% of patients reviewed after a single treatment had a significant improvement.
Over 50% of patients had a 50% reduction in lesions after a single treatment"
Source: Lancet Vol. 362
Articles on Active Acne
- Acne information from Dermatologist,: 'Have acne? Then read this.
- Acne Advice from Dermatology Specialist: If you have acne you need to read this. Acne is
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- What do NHS Direct say about Acne?
- Acne. What is it? NHS explain that : 'Acne is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles and the sebaceous glands in the skin'. Activ
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- External Links
- Skin Care Campaign
- Independant organisation explaing various skin conditions including acne.
- http://www.skincarecampaign.org/pages/conditions.htm
- King Street Clinic is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites
- "Thanks for looking after my spots!! " Â
- - Kathie North, Manchester.