Acne Treatment in Littleton, CO

There are three distinct types of acne, ranging from mild to severe:

• Comedonal acne is the mildest form and consists of whiteheads (closed comedones) and blackheads (open comedones).
• Inflammatory acne is a moderately severe form that consists of pink bumps (papules), and pustules (pink bumps with white pus).
• Cystic acne is the most severe form and causes large, painful, swollen, deep red bumps that may heal with scarring. Our cosmetic dermatology experts offer acne scar treatment and skin rejuvenation services, including laser treatment and scar revision, for any existing scars or red or brown spots.

Acne can occur on both oily and dry skin and appears in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and lumps under the skin called nodules. Pores in the skin become clogged or bacteria causes inflammation. Around 20% of acne cases are considered severe, leading to scarring.

Adult acne can happen to anyone, but adult female acne often has a hormonal component. Often, it worsens just prior to or at the start of the menstrual cycle. It may be primarily located on the lower part of the face, jawline and neck. This type of acne can be painful, red and cystic and sometimes lasts several weeks to months. You can use both oral contraceptive (birth control) therapy and spironolactone with  with traditional acne treatment in cases of adult female hormonal acne. Acne in pregnancy can be safely treated with a combination of topical antibiotics called clindamycin, azelaic acid (Finacea), and blue light treatment.