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Acne + Blemishes
What are my options?
Your best defence against acne is a combination of skin treatments and a medical-grade skincare regime. Some of our favourite services for addressing acne include:
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If you’re plagued by acne, you’re not alone! As a skin disorder impacting oil glands, acne affects about 5 million Canadians - 85% of them between 12 and 24 years old. Not only impacting those in adolescence but, one in five adult women suffer from acne - 99% of whom have acne on their faces.
While it can be tempting to pick and pop your pesky blemishes, it can lead to even more damage such as scarring. Our team is here to help guide you on your journey to clear skin!
What causes acne?
Hormones: During puberty (which can begin as early as age 9), hormones in boys and girls begin to stimulate the sebaceous glands and create more sebum (oily secretion) than normal. This causes pores to become clogged, resulting in acne. Hormones fluctuating around menstrual cycles and during pregnancy can also trigger outbreaks.
Genetics: One cause of acne that we can’t control is our genes. If your family has a history of severe acne, you’re more likely to develop it too.
Medications: Typically, medications that impact hormones – those containing prednisone, progestin, corticosteroids, testosterone or lithium – can worsen acne.
Other factors that can cause acne include diet, stress, and environmental changes.
