Acne

Acne is surprisingly common – in fact, it is the most common skin condition in the UK, affecting an estimated 80% of the population at some point

Although it is commonly associated with puberty and the teenage years, it can continue into adulthood with some people suffering into their 30’s and beyond.

Acne is most commonly seen on the face, chest or back and its very visibility is part of the problem for the sufferer, as it is a very public condition.

Treating acne can sometimes be difficult, at Symétrie we understand how to address the correlating factors associated with acne formation.

Depending on the severity of acne it can be treated together with a variety of peels, products and in some cases antibiotics are prescribed.

There are six main types of spot caused by acne:

• blackheads – small black  bumps that develop on the skin, caused by overactive sebaceous glands which have produced  too much oil which cause the pores to clog up , exposed to air this causes oxidisation and then blackheads to form
• whiteheads – have a similar appearance to blackheads, but may be firmer and won’t empty when squeezed
• papules – small red bumps that may feel tender or sore
• pustules – similar to papules, but have a white tip in the centre, caused by a build-up of pus
• nodules – large hard lumps that build up beneath the surface of the skin and can be painful
• cysts – the most severe type of spot caused by acne; they’re large pus-filled lumps that look similar to boils and carry the greatest risk of causing permanent scarring.