What Are The Top Causes And Treatments Of Acne

There are a lot of different causes of acne. The top cause is over production of hormones which leads to excessive secretion of sebum. If this sebum gets blocked in the pores it can lead to acne. The formation of acne on the skin of the face and back is common in the adolescent period , but in recent years we've seen an increase in Adult acne in both men and women. It is believed that stressful modern lives, combined with environmental factors is behind this increase in adult acne. Once adult acne occurs, many people find that it recurs unless there is some lifestyle change. Hormonal changes in a person can cause the formation of acne in later life. However, if lifestyle changes don't work and there is no reduction in the acne then it might be necessary to seek treatment from a medically qualified practitioner.

Why do people suffering from acne need medical intervention?

Many of those who don't suffer from acne think that it is a simple problem that can be corrected easily. However, recurrant or persistent acne usually only responds to cosmetic treatments. The acne treatments should not only aim at the removal of acne, but the causes of acne should be identified and the cause should be treated. Acne needs medical intervention and needs to be treated by an acne specialist to ensure that it does not become a cosmetic problem. A cosmetic dermatologist or cosmetic doctor is the right person to help in the treatment of acne.

Specialist acne treatment

If you are suffering from a severe form of acne, then you should see an acne expert. Dr Tapan Patel is a cosmetic doctor and an acne specialist who is based in North London. He has many years' experience in treating acne and has successfully treated hundreds of patients. He has comprehensive gallery of before and afters that show the sort of results that you can expect. He will perform a thorough examination and analysis of the skin and then produce a customised treatment plan to help you overcome this skin problem.