Fairlawn Aesthetic MD

If you've suffered from severe acne or even cystic acne, we've got something that might interest you. From such a young age, everyone often shares the same insecurity, acne. While some are lucky enough to grow out of it and not have to stress over it for years, others struggle with it far into adulthood. Something that has helped those with acne for years has been chemical peels. First off, what is cystic acne, and how do you know if you've been suffering from it? Cystic acne is different from regular acne due to it being inflamed. All of the inflammation ends up causing frequently painful, pus-filled pimples to begin forming underneath the skin, deep enough so it's more challenging to clear out from your pores. Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog skin pores. With cystic acne, bacteria also gets into the pores, causing swelling or inflammation. Cystic acne is the most severe type of acne, and that's why our chemical peels can help alleviate some o...

Can you get chemical peels too often? Chemical peels are helpful for a variety of skin conditions. They are often used as acne treatment and can target age spots, improving blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles. Because of their healing properties, it may be tempting to use chemical peels excessively. However. doing so too much can backfire and create more skin issues, such as: -redness -discoloration -hyperpigmentation -irreversible spots -bacterial infections Ironically, if you use chemical peels too often, you may risk bringing on the issue you want to treat. So, how often is too often? The answer depends on the strength of the chemical peel. For instance, are you using at-home products or medical-grade peels from an esthetician? Chances are if you're using a peel you bought from the store, the chemicals are not as strong as professional peels. Although this is generally a con, you can typically use these superficial-level products more often without adverse reacti...