For reasons no one completely understands, follicles, often called pores, sometimes get blocked. Sebum (oil) which normally drains to the surface gets blocked and bacteria begins to grow. Both whiteheads and blackheads start out as a "microcomedone". Microcomedones become skin blemishes called comedones-either a whitehead or a blackhead. Either way, blackheads and whiteheads are filled with trapped sebum and bacteria. The treatment advice for how to get rid of blackheads and how to get rid of whiteheads depends on the severity of your condition. With so many factors affecting clearance and a multitude of treatment options available (some only by prescription), intervention from the Laser Derma Care Center professionals will make a difference. Before prescribing treatment, the LDCC technician will consider several factors, including the severity of the acne, types of lesions present, co-existing conditions, as well as the patient’s age, skin type, lifestyle and motivation.
The knowledge gained from considering these factors allows your LDCC technician to create effective an individualized therapy that will resolve the patient’s acne over time and prevent new lesions from forming.
Sometimes we may combine two or more treatment options. A patient may be instructed to use one medication in the morning and the other at night. Or, two medications may be combined in one prescription medication. Due to possible side effects, over-the-counter medications should not be combined unless directed by your LDCC medical staff.
Acne responds especially well to early treatment. The professionals at Laser Derma Care Center are here to help you with all your acne treatment needs and recommend that acne be treated early to maximize effectiveness as well as help prevent scarring.