ACNE IN BURLINGAME, CA
Acne is the term for the blocked pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that can appear typically on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Seventeen million Americans currently have acne, making it the most common skin disease in the country. Acne is not life-threatening, but it can cause physical disfigurement (scarring) and emotional distress.
Treatment for acne varies depending on the type and severity of lesions, as well as the patient’s skin type, age and lifestyle. Options include:
- Topical Medications
- Antibiotics
- Accutane
- Blackhead Extraction
- Microdermabrasion
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Skin Care
- Blu-U Light Treatments
- Laser Treatments
