Is your complexion marred by pimples? You are not alone. The condition affects about 50 million Americans. You do not have to live with the embarrassment of breakouts or the lifelong reminder of troubled skin. At Perfect Skin in Juno Beach, Florida, Susan Schroeder MD provides effective, personalized acne treatment regimens.

Pimple treatment

Acne occurs when oil glands in hair follicles become clogged with sebum and dead skin cells. Bacteria flourish, leading to inflammation and infection. Hormonal fluctuations during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause can stimulate excess oil production, triggering breakouts. Emotional stress, medications, and overall health are also factors.

Because each person has unique circumstances and skin physiology, there is no one acne cure that works for everyone. Dr. Schroeder performs a thorough examination of the skin, with consideration of family history of acne, medical history, and lifestyle. She begins with the most conservative treatment that gets results, progressing to more aggressive methods as needed.

In many cases, a daily routine using medical-grade acne care products sufficiently rebalances the skin. Daily acne skin care helps to control oil production and reduces bacterial population. The right products will not cause over-drying or redness.

Do your acne breakouts conspire to spoil important events? A chemical peel, laser or light therapy, steroidal injection, or conventional extraction can be performed in Dr. Schroeder’s office for acne removal.

Severe acne treatment is essential to avoid permanent scarring. Dr. Schroeder may prescribe oral antibiotics or contraceptives for cystic acne treatment. Oral anti-androgen agents and isotretinoin drugs may also be beneficial. In other cases, acne responds to topical antibiotics, retinoids, or dapsone.

Addressing acne scars

If earlier acne problems have left you with uneven skin texture and discoloration, it is not too late to have refined skin. Dr. Schroeder uses these techniques to improve acne scarring:

• Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling breaks up scar tissue and replaces it with an even distribution of collagen fibers.
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) involves the application of growth factors derived from your own blood to regenerate healthy skin.
• Using a laser for acne scars removes outer layers and stimulates the production of new cells to replace damaged skin.
• Dermal filler injection flattens pitted acne scarring. Dr. Schroeder offers several temporary solutions, as well as Bellafill for permanent results.