What You Need to Know About the Acne

What is Acne?

Acne is the term for inflammation of the sebaceous glands. It results in plugged pores, pimples, and even deeper lumps that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms.

What causes Acne?

PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES is the name of the bacteria causing acne, it resides on our skin, it can cause acne on face, shoulder, back, neck, chest and upper arms

The condition can also be aggravated by the following:

  • Stress
  • Environmental factors
  • Hormonal changes

Who does Acne affect?

Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting three out of every four teenagers. However, it can also affect people in their 20s, 30s and 40s and pregnant women are also prone to breakouts.

Symptoms
Common symptoms of acne include the following:

  • Whiteheads (below the skin surface)
  • Blackheads (open comedones)
  • Nodules (large and firm lumps below the skin)
  • Pustules (yellowish lumps on the skin surface)
  • Pimples (red spots with no pus)
  • Cysts (very painful pus-filled sac, under the skin tissue and about 5mm in diameter)
  • Dry, pink and itchy skin.

Effects
Acne is not considered a serious health concern, however, it can have a crippling effect on a person’s self-esteem and well-being. People with acne may feel discouraged from pursuing social, academic, personal and professional opportunities because they are self-conscious about their appearance.

Treatment
Improvements in acne treatment over the past 5 years have made even the most difficult acne cases treatable, and have produced excellent long-term results.

At Zaytuna Medical Spa, Dr.Cheema will review your previous treatment plans, current treatment, and future goals in managing and treating your acne.

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Welcome to Zaytuna Medical Spa, where taking care of your skin is our only priority. Located in the prestigious intersection of peel, Vaughan, Toronto, and Peel regions. we offer high-end skin treatments in a clean and cozy atmosphere. We take pride in creating highly customized treatments that are as unique as you. Our services include Medical-grade Facials, Photo Facial, Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Fillers, PRP, Hair Restoration Therapies, Microneedling, and Chemical Peel. Our professional, friendly team is ready to assist you with the most luxurious treatments in skincare.

As a highly experienced Physician at Zaytuna Medical Spa, Dr.Sabha Cheema believes that healthy, glowing skin begins with exceptional care. Her experience proves that anyone can achieve healthy skin through proper advice, care, and customized treatments for your skin.

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