Integrative Acne Program
Acne is the most common skin condition that affects approximately 45 millions individuals in the USA alone. Worldwide, billions of dollars are spent on over-the-counter and prescription medications in order to treat acne. Even though acne is not a life threatening condition, it can lead to severe social and psychological disorders. Many experience permanent scarring due to untreated acne.
Acne (vulgaris) is a diseases of the pilosebaceous unit. Pilosebaceous unit is where the hair follicle meets the sebaceous gland. The sebaceous gland facilitates desquamation (shedding of the outermost layer of the skin) and lubrication of the skin. When a dysfunction in the pilosebaceous unit develops, so can acne.
Causes for dysfunctions:
- Hormonal imbalance. Mainly elevated androgen (“male” hormone) levels. Think of puberty when hormones are changing.
- Impaired desquamation which creates a plug in hair follicle canal.
- Increase sebum production due to hormones or inflammation.
- Infections. Mainly due to a bacteria called Propionibacterium Acne or P. acne for short.
- Inflammation of the skin that disturbs the pilosebaceous unit.
- Poor diet
- Stress
Our Integrative Acne Program treats acne from both the inside and outside. Although acne is a superficial condition, the root cause of if can originate from the inside. We utilize specialized labs to check for hormone imbalance and inflammation. Our program combines dietary guidance with professional grade chemical peels, and microneedling. Our goal is to help you put this condition in the past once and for all.
