Acne

Acne Skin care products available at Medifine Aesthetics to purchase either online or in clinic.

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch.

Acne most commonly develops on the:

• face – this affects almost everyone with acne
• back – this affects more than half of people with acne
• chest – this affects about 15% of people with acne

There are six main types of spot caused by acne:

• blackheads – small black or yellowish bumps that develop on the skin; they’re not filled with dirt, but are black because the inner lining of the hair follicle produces pigmentation (colouring)
• whiteheads – have a similar appearance to blackheads, but may be firmer and won’t empty when squeezed
• papules – small red bumps that may feel tender or sore
• pustules – similar to papules, but have a white tip in the centre, caused by a build-up of pus
• nodules – large hard lumps that build up beneath the surface of the skin and can be painful
• cysts – the most severe type of spot caused by acne; they’re large pus-filled lumps that look similar to boils and carry the greatest risk of causing permanent scarring

Shop skin care products which are specifically designed to help treat, minimise and heal acne. If you would like to arrange a skin consultation to discuss which products would be best suited to your skin type, please call 01132253938 or email info@medifine.co.uk