SKIN CARE TIPS- Treating ACNE

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SKIN CARE TIPS- Treating ACNE

Here are a few helpful hints to sort out your acne before seeing a dermatologist. These are all science based medical treatments that can help 90% of acne prone patients. Remember that every skin is unique, and the cause of acne is multifactorial including- oily skin, blackheads, congested skin, hormonal, diet related, stress related, using pore clogging make ups, medications and countless other factors. Hence treatments ideally should be tailored for each individual. I suggest trying these tips for at least 6 to 8 weeks before seeing a dermatologist- the exception is if you have cystic acne or scarring acne. Preventing acne scarring is a lot easier than treating acne scars. So here are my tips before seeing a medical dermatologist-

1. Your product review. Use products that contain the disclaimer ‘non- comedogenic'. This applies to all skin care products including moisturisers, sunscreen, actives, and make up. Use mineral and not an oil based foundation. Let your skin breathe 2 days a week. Your pores will thank you for it.
2. Diet changes- see my website for diet hints and down load the acne diet guide in the resources section. If you flare up with a food group- avoid it. Obviously...
3. Exfoliate- either manually twice to three times a week or with an AHA cream. Neostrata 10-15 a few nights a week can help. Be careful if you are using a retinoid.
4. Peels- BHA or salicylic acid peels are best- AHAs can also help.
5. Light treatment- Blue and red light, medical devices including Kleresca, IPL and even old fashioned 20 year old Omnilux can help. Newer LEDs are better than Omnilux as they incorporate 2 blue wavelengths rather than old generation Omlilux Blue
6. Carbon Spectra laser peels- new video out soon on this treatment, helps with early acne scars. One of the best ways to treat acne- this targets carbon within the oil gland- safe, effective with the added bonus of skin rejuvenation, all with NO downtime. That's why its called the Hollywood Peel.
7. Vitamins and tea tree oil- zinc sulfate double dose, and tea tree oil can reduce acne. Proven in many scientific journals.
8. Retinoids and retinol- start off with over the counter retinol then progress to Adapelene or first generation tretinoin. Tazorac is a third generation retinoid, most powerful. With power comes responsibility, so be careful with this. I have done 3 videos on how to incorporate retinoids into your skin care. 30 minutes of skin care tips and skin care routines.

If all else fails please see a MEDICAL dermatologist for further management. Disclaimer- I am a laser and surgical dermatologist, this means I do not treat acne – just acne scarring and other forms of procedural work.The exception is if you have PIE and acne and require laser treatment. Medical dermatologist can investigate and prescribe you medication. I do not prescribe medication for acne. Why? Because my work load to too high with procedural cases, so in the best safety of the patient, monitoring through a medical dermatologist is the best practice. If you do have acne and acne scarring, I will manage your scar revision and place you on a programme to minimise your scars. At the same time I will refer you to a medical dermatologist for acne management. Alternatively visit The Fiori Institute - therapist trained by myself to manage acne and skin concerns without any prescription medications.

Thanks for watching this video, one new educational video every Saturday morning, Brisbane Australia time. Dr Davin Lim. Laser and Aesthetic dermatologist.

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