SKIN CONCERNS
Acne treatment in Cirencester
Acne is caused by blocked pores, bacteria and inflammation, and in adults it is usually driven by hormones rather than hygiene. At ALBA Skin & Beauty Clinic in Cirencester it is treated with prescribed skincare first, then LED light therapy to calm inflammation, with AlumierMD peels introduced once the skin has settled.
What is it
Acne happens when pores block with oil and dead skin, bacteria multiply inside them, and the surrounding tissue becomes inflamed. It ranges from occasional congestion to painful cystic lesions along the jaw and chin.
What causes it
In adults it is most often hormonal, which is why it clusters around the jaw, chin and neck and flares at predictable points in the month. Stress, certain medications and the wrong skincare all make it worse. It is very rarely caused by poor hygiene, and over-washing usually aggravates it.
What usually helps
Prescribed homecare comes first, because no course of treatments holds without it. LED light therapy calms the inflammation and is safe during a flare. Peels are introduced once things have settled rather than while the skin is angry. Where acne is severe or scarring, we will refer you to a dermatologist rather than treat it here.
What won’t help
Aggressive scrubs, frequent harsh exfoliation, or stacking multiple active products at once. These strip the barrier and reliably make acne worse, and undoing that damage usually takes six to eight weeks.
FAQs
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