Please consider calling Dr. Howard L. Brooks for your personalized acne skin care treatments. He can help reduce or eliminate acne through a variety of treatment options. Some cases of acne can be relieved through oral medication, others respond to prescription lotions or creams, and laser. After your medical evaluation, Dr. Brooks will help find the solution that may be best for your condition and provide quick relief.
Acne treatments focus on providing the correct treatment at various stages of acne production. By reducing the production of oil causing acne, the bacteria count, reducing the inflammation that's associated with acne, speeding up the creation of new and healthy cells, or a combination of these, Dr. Brooks can help you decide how to proceed and what results you can expect.
It may not be possible to entirely remove all your acne, and sometimes it can take as long as four to eight weeks before any improvement is noticeable. Part of this time may be spent finding the best treatment for your particular case because each of our bodies are different and what works for others may not work for you.
Topical SKIN Care made especially for the treatment of acne can act by killing the bacteria that may be causing it, by drying up the skin, and by causing the dead skin cells to fall off. While over-the-counter medications may help with some mild cases of acne, prescription lotions provide better results for more difficult cases. In some cases, a combination of therapy may produce the best results.
Chemical Peels which are often used to improve sun-damaged or finely wrinkled skin, may help control acne as well. When used alongside other treatments, they often produce very good results.
Prescription antibiotics can be used to treat moderate to severe acne by reducing bacteria and the inflammation they can cause. It may be necessary to take the antibiotics for more than a month and you may also need to use them with a prescribed lotion.
Laser can treat both active acne and acne scars, and is often an excellent choice. These treatments can treat the deeper layers of skin where the excess oil is produced or can kill the bacteria that cause the inflammation associated with acne. Since laser can improve the skin's appearance and reduce scarring, they are often the ideal way to treat both existing acne and its effects.
This condition rarely reverses itself and may last for years. With treatment, however, this condition can be controlled successfully. Dr. Brooks is an expert in the treatment of this condition and uses many different treatments including lasers to decrease signs of acne. Additionally, he can recommend skin products for this condition that improve the symptoms dramatically.
If you would like to enhance your appearance or if you simply have questions, please contact us. Dr. Howard L. Brooks is Washington DC's Top Cosmetic Dermatologists' and a leading expert in complexion blending, facial correction and dermatology ( click here to see our before and after pictures). You can turn back the hands of time with facial transformation: Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse, Dysport, Perlane, Restylane, Latisse , please call us today for your complimentary consultation. We would like to provide you with the most current information on skincare and help you achieve the best results.
