4 Steps to Acne-Clear Skin

Considering that acne is the most common skin condition in the United States—with an estimated 85 percent of all young people between the ages of 12 and 24 dealing with the problem—South Jersey Skin Care has devoted time, experience, and resources into developing a highly effective plan for acne treatment in New Jersey.

When patients get a diagnosis for this medical condition, there are four steps we walk them through on their path to enjoying beautifully clearer skin and reduced worry of future breakouts. Keep in mind that our doctors or physician assistant will make the diagnosis, then work with the cosmetic team for recommend aesthetic services on the cosmetic side. We all work in tandem so that you get ideal care!

Everything starts with a personal skin examination. This may seem like a “no-brainer,” but not every provider sees the value or has the background, knowhow, and technology to provide a thorough exam that truly (and literally) gets below the surface. We will not make any recommendations or start developing a treatment plan until we have performed a comprehensive evaluation that gives us the information we need to make the best determination of how to move forward.

Next, we will work diligently to determine the source of any acne breakouts. Some patients have especially oily skin, which essentially provides acne-causing p. acnes bacteria with a seemingly limitless food supply. Other patients have a high skin cell turnover rate, which keeps numerous dead cells at the surface where they are more likely to plug up pores and trap bacteria in follicles, which leads to pimples, pustules, and worse. Once we have determined the likeliest source of the problem, we can move to the next step: developing a plan.

Our plan is simple in theory: Get rid of any acne triggers. This is to start the process of clearing your skin, but more so to take a long-term approach that has your future skin health and appearance in mind. Our philosophy is that, while there are tens of millions of people who struggle with acne each day, the only solution that will work for you is yours. In other words, each patient deserves a customized plan that targets their specific case.

Finally, our fourth step is to treat any current acne. We will draw on all of our available treatments and experience in order to find the safest and most effective solution for you. At this point, our goal is to help you achieve clearer and smoother skin so you can enjoy today as much as you look forward to a healthier and more beautiful tomorrow.

Contact us to get more information on acne treatments. To arrange a consultation at South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center (for Mom or yourself), book online or call 856-810-9888.