Acne Therapy

For teens and adults alike in Maryland, acne remains one of the most frustrating, embarrassing of all skin problems. It doesn't help to know it's one of the most common skin conditions in the United States, afflicting many millions of people. It doesn't help to learn that acne isn't caused by eating the wrong foods or not keeping your skin clean. In fact, if your skin is prone to frequent outbreaks, you may very well feel there's no help available that can truly make a difference for you.

There is a solution for mild to moderate acne without antibiotics, however, at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MediSpa in Baltimore, Maryland. Acne treatment with Dr. Dean Kane and his staff of skin care professionals can help you look your best and feel a lot better about your skin. Request an appointment to get started.

Acne Treatment in Baltimore, Maryland with Dr. Kane

For his Baltimore patients with acne, Dr. Dean Kane uses a variety of approaches depending on the level of severity of each individual case. He refers to his program as "Acne Boot Camp @ Dr. Dean Kane."

• Level 1: Mild breakouts with black-heads in teens are due to inadequate exfoliation of the top layers of the epidermis trapping oil production from pores. Glycolic acid pads combined with mild cleansers are an easy and very acceptible approach for teens.
• Level 2: Mild breakouts with redness and whiteheads in teens, young adults and peri-menopausal women are due to diminished exfoliation and increased oil production associated with changing hormone balance. While hormone rebalancing maybe considered, exfoliation and regulation of skin cell turnover and oil production at the cell level is key. Options and combinations of non-antibiotic approaches include: Retin-A® / Obagi® skin care, glycolic acid for added exfoliation and blue light therapy.
• Level 3: Moderate outbreaks with pustules and minimal inflammation in teens and young adults are due to inadequate exfoliation allowing for bacterial growth in clogged pores causing the beginnings of infection. Combinations of more aggressive Retin-A® / Obagi® skin care, glycolic acid for added exfoliation, blue light therapy and Levulan® / V-Beam® laser are most effective.
• Level 4: Moderately severe outbreaks with pustules, cysts, chronic inflammation, swelling and tenderness typically in teens and young adults may necessitate very short courses of antibiotics, combinations of more aggressive Retin-A® / Obagi® skin care, glycolic acid for added exfoliation and Levulan® / V-Beam® laser treatments to control the bad breakouts. Blue light therapy and Retin-A® / Obagi® skin care are used for maintanence. Hormone balancing in young female adults may be considered.
• Level 5: Severe cystic acne may need combinations of Accutane®, antibiotics and hormone control.

Everyone who battles acne knows that the pain of outbreaks and permanent scars affects more than just surface skin. Not only that, there's only so much you can do to fight acne on your own. Contact the Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MediSpa at 410.602.3322 and get help today. Or request an appointment online. Dr. Dean Kane and Lauri Kane look forward to treating you in their office on Reservoir Circle in Baltimore, serving Delaware, the Eastern Shore and southern Pennsylvania as well as Maryland communities like Annapolis.