Acne

Normal hair follicles need to be kept clean, with a constant turnover of the outer skin layer to keep the skin healthy.

We always recommend a good wash and moisturiser, which are different for each skin type. Read more about cleansers here.

We also recommend Vitamin C in the morning and A in the evening to keep skin healthy and promote continuous turnover of cells at the surface.

Maintenance peel and light treatments are also helpful as we get older to keep the skin in good health.

Whiteheads are inflammation under the skin which are not open to the surface. They should not be picked as that will damage your skin and leave scarring!

Treatment options include good skin care with active ingredients, peels, light treatments, topical creams and antibiotics depending upon the severity of your condition and your personal circumstances.

Blackheads are pores that are open to the surface of your skin that collect dirt from the air. They should not be picked as that will damage your skin and leave scarring!

Treatment options include extraction of the blackhead followed by good skin care with active ingredients, peels and light treatments.

More pimples appearing means the acne causing bacteria are multiplying and need to be brought into check.  Treatment options include good skin care with active ingredients in high concentration, combined with topical prescription or antibiotics for a short period until the bacteria is gone.

Alternatives include a series of peel and light treatments which can provide excellent clearance depending upon how advanced the acne is to start with. We always recommend a complimentary consult with a nurse or therapist who will be able to advise you regarding the suitability of this program.

We love to treat severe acne as the results we obtain are life changing, bringing clear, beautiful skin back to life.

Treatment options include prescription and non prescription options. We recommend oral specialist prescriptions with non-commodogenic skin care with NO active ingredients and concurrent scar treatments. Alternatively, a new biophotonic treatment combines gel and light treatments for non-prescription treatment of severe acne.

Genes determine how your body’s autoimmune system will respond to skin bacteria. Furthermore, your body’s genetic programming can influence things such as how prone you are to having clogged pores. For example, a hereditary tendency to produce more dead skin cells than your skin can shed, and a tendency to form clogged pores, can lead to acne.

Beyond genetics, your hormones influence the rate at which you produce oil within your sebaceous glands. Hormonal balances fluctuate throughout life, but may be dramatic during puberty. This explains why so many patients that see us at Brisbane Skin are teenagers of both genders.

Females experience hormonal fluctuations related to their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, the post-partum state, perimenopause, and menopause. As a result, many women are challenged by acne and acne scarring well into adulthood.

Males also experience hormonal fluctuations, though most of them occur during puberty. At that time, males experience a surge in androgens, the male sex hormone. These hormones, along with adolescent stress, cause the oil glands in teenage boy’s skin on the face, back, neck, chest, and shoulders to enlarge and produce more oil.

Acne is not a serious health threat, but it can cause deep scars, physically and emotionally. The medical team at Brisbane Skin do their utmost to help patients cope.

Being mindful of your diet is important for all types of acne.

We have two types of skin care regimes that we recommend.

1. Firstly, for those on most treatments, our dermatologists recommend Obagi clenziderm active range which includes an active cleanser, pore therapy and moisturiser to assist with clearing your acne.
2. Secondly, for those on prescription medication our dermatologists recommend a very gentle non commodonogenic range of Obagi which includes a gentle cleanser and moisturiser as well as a sunscreen and lip balm.

Both of these ranges are only available through doctors rooms and will need a complimentary consultation prior to starting with this highly effective skin care.

Chemical peels are a good way to clear out dead skin cells, turn over your outer skin layer, promote skin health and keep your skin clear.

Our dermatologists recommend regular peels and often in combination with light treatments.

A great way to combat bacteria, we use light treatment in combination with peels to fight the cause – bacteria – at the same time as promoting skin turnover.

Having a topical cream handy can really be a life saver when small pimples raise their heads.

Our dermatologists can prescribe excellent topical creams to keep up your sleeve!

Perfect for your social calendar emergencies, our dermatologists can settle your skin when you wake up with that unwanted pimple on your face!

A very fast and effective treatment for pimples and mild acne is a course of antibiotics, which will fight the acne causing bacteria.

Our dermatologists often combine this with a series of peel and light treatments for the best results.

This new technology is a great way to treat moderate to severe acne for those patients who do not wish to use prescriptions.

Light activated gel targets the acne bacteria over a six week treatment course.

The latest technology is biophotonic Kleresca treatment which uses light activated gel to treat acne.

Kleresca blue light treatments offer treatment of acne through a non-invasive, non-medicated blue light therapy which is a good option for patients who do not wish to follow prescription options.