What is Active Acne?
Active acne is a skin condition that goes beyond occasional pimples. It begins to manifest itself first with the presence of comedones (open or closed) then with papules and/or pustules and even nodules and cysts, causing inflammation and discomfort. This condition can affect people of all ages and skin types, and it is very important that you know how to treat it in time, otherwise it is very easy for it to spread in a short time.
When the hair follicles (or “pores”) of the skin become clogged with oil and dead skin cells it is the ideal place for bacteria to grow and create red bumps and pus-filled red bumps like pimples. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to understand that acne is a bacterium (Propionibacterium acnes) and if it is not treated when it starts, it can spread and begin to evolve to higher types or grades. Depending on the degree of acne, we have treatments that can range from medical grade facial cleansing, chemical peeling or laser with the aim of avoiding drug treatments as much as possible.
What are the different types or grades of acne?
- Mild acne: whiteheads or blackheads, also called comedones, are visible. Up to 20 visible lesions or pimples is considered mild acne .
- Moderate acne: you see inflamed red pimples (which medically, are called papules) and red pimples with a white center (which medically, are called pustules). Moderate acne is from 20-50 lesions.
- Severe acne: causes painful, pus-filled cysts or lumps (called nodules) under the skin.Over 50 lesions is considered severe acne.
Our Approach
At BalanceMedSpa, we believe in addressing active acne in a comprehensive and personalized manner. Our professionals have specializations and certifications in acne, so it is essential that we can evaluate you and develop a unique treatment plan for you, taking into account your individual needs and the severity of your condition. When you come in, we will do a complete evaluation with our 3D facial diagnostic machine, which allows us to know in a deeper and more specific way the quantity and depth of all impurities (comedones, papules, pustules), but we can also know the general condition of your skin and thus be able to address more specifically your treatment. Do you want to know how is our 3D facial diagnosis? Click Here
Treatment
We have advanced treatments to combat active acne so you can get back to healthy skin, from medical grade facials, LED light, high frequency, chemical peels or lasers in order to avoid drug treatments as much as possible. The type of treatment or the number of sessions you need will depend on the degree and type of acne you have and may vary according to the evolution of each person. In addition, when you take our treatments, we will teach you daily care habits and guide you on what products to use at home to keep your skin healthy. And if you’re concerned about acne scars, we have treatment too! Learn more about our acne scar treatment by clicking here .
Experience the Difference
At BalanceMedSpa, we are not only concerned with treating active acne and accompanying you in your skin recovery process, but also to educate you on how to maintain the results obtained with us and achieve a healthy skin in the long term. Our team will be with you every step of the way, giving you the support and guidance you need to achieve healthy skin, and we invite you to become one of our happy, acne-free patients.