What Is Acne?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become blocked with oil, dead skin, or bacteria. Each pore of your skin opens to a follicle. The follicle is made up of a hair and a sebaceous (oil) gland. The oil gland releases sebum (oil), which travels up the hair, out of the pore, and onto your skin.

Acne and Acne Scars are caused by bacteria, clogged pores, oil, and inflammation, left untreated it can cause severe acne scars.  Some infections last over 10 years.  We treat the most severe kind. Get the best treatment that works for you!

Acne causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples.

Who Are Affected By Acne?

Three out of 4 people ages 11 to 30 are affected by acne.  Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent.

Are There Different Types Of Acne?

There Are Four types Of Acne:

• Blackheads: Open bumps on the skin that fill with excess oil and dead skin.
• Whiteheads: Bumps that remain closed by oil and dead skin.
• Papules: Small red or pink bumps that become inflamed.
• Pustules: Pimples containing pus.

Acne vulgaris is the medical name for common acne — the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, and other types of pimples on the skin.

How Do You Cure Acne?

We treat the worst kind.  Let our Board Certified Dermatologists, with a combined 100 years of experience help you identify and treat more than 3,000 conditions including acne, acne scars, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer and many others involving the skin, hair and nails.