Experienced, Professional And Specialized Dermatologists Treat Acne With State-of-the-art Therapy, Innovative Scarring Treatment And Medication In Chi

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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions or ailments in the US, with most people between 11 and 30 years of age suffering the consequences, in various degrees of severity. The bad news is that acne does not just disappear and individuals do not outgrow it. Acne can still present itself to people in their 50’s. Although not life threatening, it can be most annoying and disruptive to normal lives and individuals of any age.

When oil glands within the skin become blocked with sebum and dead skin cells, a condition referred to as acne occurs, resulting in pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads, filled with oil trapped under the skin. Although it is most commonly found on the face, chest, and shoulders, acne can occur on several areas of the body. Most patients suffer from various types simultaneously.

If acne is left untreated, the continuous inflammation may lead to hyperpigmentation and even atrophic (depressed) or hypertrophic (raised) scarring. In individuals with skin of color, acne is visually aggravated by unsightly dark spots or patches referred to as hyperpigmentation.
Atrophic scars are caused ...
... by the loss collagen in the skin during the inflammation process. These scars can look like wide depressions or deep holes on the surface of the skin. However, when the skin produces excessive collagen during the healing process, raised hypertrophic scarring occurs.

Board-certified dermatologists specializing in acne can be reassuring to visit when a stubborn acne condition presents itself.
With intensive acne treatment, it is recommended not to take antibiotics for extended periods. Because acne has no instant fix, treatment can take up to a minimum of three to four months before seeing noticeable results. However, in extreme and chronic cases it may even take longer and involve more courses of antibiotics.

When signing up for an appropriate acne treatment plan, certain elements come into play that will determine the course and the type of treatment. It will depend on the type of acne that is present, for example, blackheads or pimples, the location of the acne, the treatments that have already been implemented, how it started and at what age, or whether there is scarring or pigmentation.
There is no need to suffer from physical and psychological damage caused by shameful and painful acne breakouts and lingering scarring. Professional acne dermatologists in Chicago offers medically advanced treatments for acne and acne scarring, continuously educating themselves by doing research about the most effective acne and acne scarring treatments available on the market.

Treatment always start with an indepth consultation to identify the problem at hand, prior to offering effective solutions. Treatments vary from prescription-strength medications and specifically developed products to extreme and invasive in-office procedures, such as phototherapy or laser resurfacing. A comprehensive variety of acne treatments is available for every skin type and condition.

Additional treatments to assist healing and that has been helpful,l is laser or light therapy, which works best when combined with other acne treatments.
Alternatively, a corticosteroid injection will bring relief to extremely painful and deep acne breakouts, for instant pain relief. This radical treatment is reserved for treating severe acne breakouts, due to its side effects.

As a last resort with no negative impact, a healthy diet may relieve the severity of the inflammation. Studies suggest that acne may be triggered by unhealthy eating patterns.

It is imperative to religiously follow a prescribed treatment plan for optimal results. After achieving reasonable results, follow-up appointments and consultations should be honored. Interrupted treatments will cause continuous breakouts that may reoccur for many years. The dermatologist will proffer specialist advice and may change the course of action with an adjusted treatment plan.

Most treatment plan often involves the application of medication, in the form of ointment, to the skin, that contains acne specific treatments, including benzoyl peroxide and a retinoid, to be applied every second day.

Best treatment results are achieved on an acne friendly skin, which simply means that even with a perfect treatment program, new breakouts will recur if the skin is not treated gently enough and rubbed incessantly. Acne will only be cured on a gentle skin.

About Us

Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Chicago, is the founder and owner of Tone Dermatology, a private practice established in March 2020. She is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist. This inclusive practice offers excellent procedures, focusing on ethnic skin dermatology, acne sequela in skin of color, cicatricial alopecias and culturally inclusive aesthetic medicine. Serving as an advocate for diversity in dermatology, Dr Robinson raises awareness to inequities in ethnic skin care, whilst being a clinical associate at the University of Chicago. As a Cornell graduate, she obtained her medical degree from the University of Louisville, with a distinction in research, and then completed her residency at Southern Illinois University. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Skin of Color Society, a committee member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. For more information, please contact https://tonedermatology.com/