ACNE

December 23, 2022

Clear skin can be hard to come by. At Koza Skin Clinic we can help reduce breakouts and manage your mild, moderate or severe acne for a clear, healthy, even-toned complexion.

Many people aren’t quite sure what acne really is, which can make treating and preventing breakouts feel frustrating, if not, impossible. The good news, however, is that with a consistent treatment plan, you can be on the path to clearer skin. A variety of options are available. Your skin care consultant will help you determine which treatment option is best for you.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Acne?

Acne is a skin disease that occurs when hair follicles clog with dead skin cells and oil from the skin.

Who does Acne affect the most?

It is common during adolescence but can strike anyone at any age. Acne is more common among teenagers because it is only with the onset of puberty that the body begins to produce hormones.

How does Acne occur?

Acne occurs when the oil glands respond abnormally to levels of the male hormone testosterone. Excess oil is produced which combines with dead skin cells on the top layer of the skin.

A sticky mixture is formed which blocks the skin pores, trapping oil and bacteria inside. As the oil glands continue to produce excess oil the follicle begins to swell producing blackheads, pimples, spots, and whiteheads.

What are the stages of Acne?

Koza Skin Clinic treats Grades 1 to 3 effectively and safely with results. Our faces and bodies are covered with tiny hairs that fit into a hair follicle or ‘pore’. Deep within these pores are glands that produce a natural oil called ‘sebum’. Sebum’s function is to keep the skin lubricated and prevent it from drying out.