Acne Basics

Acne is a disease. It is not caused by poor hygiene or eating chocolate. It occurs because of abnormal functioning of the pores in the skin. Pores are composed of hair follicles and oil glands that normally lubricate the skin to keep it healthy. In acne, the oil glands are stimulated by hormones called androgens inside our bodies causing them to become over-active. Read More >>

Our patients have many of the same questions about acne.  Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation and myths about acne, and many people have incorrect beliefs about the causes and treatments of acne.  Here are the correct answers to some of the most common questions we get about acne. Read More >>

Hormonal acne treatment focuses on the production of androgens by our bodies that stimulates the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. Some people are very sensitive to androgens resulting in the sebaceous glands producing too much sebum. Read More >>

Permanent scarring is one of the most troubling aspects of acne breakouts, leaving the skin marred forever. Indeed, those seeking treatment for disfiguring acne scars comprise a significant number of patients under treatment at the Advanced Acne Institute. Fortunately, there are several ways of treating acne scars. Read More >>

All acne is not the same. There are many types and degrees of acne breakouts. This is a very important principle to understand, as it will determine what type of treatments for acne will be most helpful. Read More >>

Skin care is an important part of an acne treatment program. Although this is the most basic part of acne therapy, it also tends to be one of the most misunderstood. Aggressive scrubbing with abrasive loofahs and scrubs is often practiced in an attempt to scrub the skin clear. Remember, acne is not caused by poor hygiene or dirt in the pores. Read More >>

Protecting yourself from the sun is an important part of both preventing and treating acne. Here’s a few tips. Read More >>