Acne

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Acne can be a complex beast to tackle. There are many factors that can play a significant role in contributing to the development and severity of acne. This is why at Dr J. Aesthetics we believe it's very important we take the necessary time and care to take a comprehensive history to review all possible factors that may be contributing to your acne, whether it's stress hormones, sex hormones, poor diet, skin congestion, skin barrier impairment, excessive inflammation, or a disturbance in your natural skin flora. 

It's also important we clinically assess your skin to distinguish between the type and severity of both your skin and acne. Just as there are many potential contributing factors, there are also many different treatments including both lifestyle and pharmacological options which target a different cause. Once we have all the information we need, we can then develop a bespoke treatment plan and discuss the best treatment options available, their potential benefits & risks, realistic expectations of costs and outcomes of each option. We also develop a supportive skincare routine to both help minimize acne and protect the long term health of your skin. 

It's also important that we go through expectations of what is required for long term maintenence. We then develop a treatment plan together and provide any scripts**, investigations, and/or referrals if deemed clinically appropriate. 

All presription options for Acne are available except for the most extreme measure which is limited to Dermatologists for which a referral can be provided if necessary. That option is generally considered a last resort, can only be taken for a limited time, and even if it is to be considered, education and advice on maintenance treatment is still extremely important for long term management which will be discussed in detail during your consultation.