Common symptoms
- Comedones
- Inflammatory papules
- Pustules
- Nodulo-cystic lesions (severe)
Common causes
- Hormonal shifts
- Sebum overproduction
- Cutibacterium acnes overgrowth
- Diet (high-glycemic, for some)
Acne is not a cosmetic issue. It's a treatable inflammatory skin condition with a well-understood sequence of therapies.
Diagnosis
Clinical. We photograph and grade severity at baseline for objective comparison at 12 weeks.
Treatment overview
Start with topicals (retinoid + benzoyl peroxide), add hormonal therapy for adult-onset female patterns, oral antibiotics for moderate inflammatory, isotretinoin for severe.
When to book
Any disruption to daily life, or any scarring — don't wait.