Acne Treatment Specialist

Alure Wellness Grace Wong, MD Our Services Acne Treatment

Alure Wellness

Grace Wong, MD

Aesthetics & Wellness Center & Medical Weight Loss located in Burbank, CA

By the time you reach your 20s, you might think your days of covering up zits and acne are over. Unfortunately, that’s simply not the case for many people. Grace Wong, MD, and the aesthetic team at Alure Wellness in Burbank, California, understand how important it is to feel confident in your skin. That’s why they perform a variety of acne treatments. To book an appointment, call Alure Wellness, or schedule a visit online today.

Acne Treatment Q&A

What is acne treatment?

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil, debris, and dead skin cells. Though acne commonly affects teenagers, it’s not exclusive to your teen years. In fact, many people suffer painful, unmanageable acne well into adulthood.

An acne treatment from a medical clinic like Alure Wellness targets your unique skin type and concerns. No matter what type of acne you have, the team has the right acne treatment to suit your unique needs.


Are there different types of acne?

There are six main types of acne that can affect people of all ages, including adults:

Whiteheads

Whiteheads are closed, clogged pores that form small white bumps. They’re most common in teens and young adults.

Blackheads

Blackheads are open, clogged pores that often look like flat marks with a small black dot in the middle.

Papules

Papules are common in all ages. They’re small, tender bumps that are often red and slightly painful.

Pustules

A pustule looks nearly identical to a papule, but it has a white bump filled with pus at the tip.

Nodules

Nodules are very painful red bumps that form underneath the skin. They can be very uncomfortable and difficult to treat on your own.

Cysts

Cysts are extremely painful lesions filled with pus. They develop deep underneath the skin and can often take weeks to subside.

Why would I need acne treatment?

There are many reasons you may struggle with acne, including:

  • Poor skin care
  • Oily skin
  • Genetics
  • Diet
  • Lifestyle
  • Inflammation
  • Bacteria
  • Stress
  • Certain medications
  • Hormonal changes

Another common skin concern that Alure Wellness treats is skin tags. These soft, skin-colored growths typically appear on the eyelids, neck, chest, and underarms.

What are the available types of acne treatment?

How Alure Wellness treats your acne depends on your genetics, age, skin care regimen, and lifestyle. After an initial consultation, the team can recommend the appropriate acne treatment for you.

Some of the most common acne treatments that the team recommends include:

  • Antibiotics
  • Retinoids
  • Salicylic acid
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Microneedling
  • Anti-androgen medications
  • Isotretinoin
  • Drainage and extraction

To treat skin tags, the team can either freeze the growth with liquid nitrogen or surgically extract it with a scalpel or scissors.

If you’re tired of over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatments, call Alure Wellness, or schedule an appointment online today.

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