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June is Acne Awareness Month.

Join Dermatology Consultants experts as they share pearls on recognizing triggers, treating acne and maintaining healthy, glowing skin:

Anna Pare', MD - President
Kiera Webb, LME - Laser Technician
Megan Webb, LME - Laser Technician
Cady Holbrook, LME - Laser Technician

Categories of Acne are:

Mild Acne: A person will mostly develop blackheads and whiteheads in mild acne.

Moderate Acne: Papules and pustules are more noticeable in moderate acne, and pay present with a higher number of blackheads and whiteheads.

Severe Acne: With severe acne, a patient may experience a higher number of large and painful papules, pustules, nodules, and/or cysts.

WHAT CAUSES ACNE?

Acne triggers may include but are not limited to:

Fluctuation in hormones
Stress
Cosmetics / topicals that are oil based
Certain medications (steroids, testosterone, estrogen)
Humidity and excessive perspiration / sweating
Excessively touching, picking the skin
Believe it or not...your dirty cellphone screen can be a culprit

Each category of acne lesions may require different topicals and/or treatments ranging from chemical peels, deep cleansing facials ( HydraFacial), LED light therapy, laser treatments, microneedling, medical grade skincare, RX topicals and or oral.

Below are the most common types of blemishes associated with acne:

Closed comedones, or whiteheads
Open comedones, or blackheads
Pustules, or pimples
Papules
Cysts
Nodules

Things you can do to minimize acne flare-ups:

Drink water ( water with lemon is a PLUS )
Hydrate your skin - oil free moisturizer
Use mineral based make-up when possible
Clean your make-up brushes and sponges
Clean your cellphone screen throughout the day
Exfoliate regularly ( with nonabrasive products )
Watch your diet - eating cleaner is essential
Do not pick
Keep hair clean and off your face
Splash your skin off post work out ( gently cleanse if possible )
Stay consistent with your skincare routine
Exercise
Avoid stress ( find your happy place to EXHALE )
Minimize excess direct sunlight
Call your dermatologist and schedule your next appt to review care and next steps.

Dermatology Consultants has 3 locations to care for our patients:
Atlanta - 85+ years
Covington - 20 years
Decatur ( NEW )

TAKE AWAY: Staying CONSISTENT with your preventative care, and selecting the correct treatment can reduce the risk of long-term skin complications, including, hyper or hypopigmentation, pitting and scarring.

"Maybe she's born with it...maybe it's the results of her acne journey?"