There are several acne treatments available based on your age, gender, and severity, among other factors. Mild or moderate cases of acne can be treated with topical creams or gels. Oral antibiotics or hormone controlling medications can be effective for more inflammatory acne. Isotretinoin (accutane) is a helpful tool for very stubborn or very severe acne. Other types of acne therapy can also be used, such as certain light or photodynamic therapies. AK Care utilizes a variety of acne treatment methods, so contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Depending on the severity or intensity of the inflammation, the lasting impression of acne scarring can vary. While some may fade on their own with time, most acne scars are permanent and may come in the form of ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic or keloid scars.

Professional therapists are able to perform procedures such as extractions or exfoliation as they keep a clean environment and use sanitized tools to remove the acne pus. When we do it at home, there is seldom a guarantee that our hands or fingers are 100% clean, hence we may run the risk of infection or possibly spread the bacteria from the pus to other non-affected areas.

Yes, acne scar removal treatments are recommended for anyone who wants smoother-looking skin. AK Care provides various treatments for acne management.

Depending on the type of treatment you are prescribed, acne scar removal treatments may range in pain intensity. For invasive treatments such as subcision, the procedures may be slightly painful due to the nature of the surgery. Non-ablative treatments have been reported to have tolerable pressure by satisfied clients.

Certain scar-removal ointments containing glycolic and salicylic acid can help in gradually reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation. With acne scars like ice pick scars or boxcar scars, which are some of the most common types of atrophic scars, these may require professional help.