What Are Breakouts?
Breakouts or acne refers to the appearance of spots and pimples on the skin. There are 6 different types of spots, and they range from inflamed spots such as pustules (whiteheads), deeper cysts or nodules or blocked pores and comedones (blackheads). Breakouts may also affect the chest, shoulders and back. Breakouts affect up to 85% of the population at some point in their life, more commonly during teenage and young adult years. However, breakouts can also often start during adult years related to a combination of internal and potentially external factors affecting up to 40% of adult women. Breakouts at any point in life can significantly impact a someone’s confidence and lead them to seek effective treatments to help keep breakouts and the marks or scars that may remain at bay.
What Causes Breakouts?
Breakouts are caused by a combination of factors including a genetic predisposition and a change in hormones. Change in hormones leads to excess oil production which is part of the reason breakouts start to occur. A combination of excess oil production, increased levels of certain bacteria on the skin or sensitivity to normal bacteria and sluggish shedding of dead skin cells from within the follicle leads to the formation of a spot. During your teenage years breakouts are more likely to impact the T-zone, however in adulthood, acne may localise more to lower cheeks and chin, especially around your period. Other external factors such as diet, stress and change in topical products may also impact the likelihood of breakouts.
How Can I Treat Breakouts?
Those with acne-prone skin often help to prevent the frequency of breakouts with the use of effective medical grade skincare and ingredients such as retinoids, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. At Takroni Clinic our skilled team of clinicians and therapists will work with you using a combination of at home powerful skincare and in-clinic treatments such as medical grade facials, Obagi blue radiance peels and HydraFacial’s to improve the condition of the skin for a clearer more even appearance. Consistency and an effective regime can dramatically improve the condition of the skin and reduce the occurrence of breakouts. Treatments such as medical microneedling and topical ingredients help to lift marks remaining post breakouts.
