Dr. Parvin Shafa Certified Irvine Dermatologist
Acne Overview
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How Does Acne Develop? Why me?
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How bad is my acne?
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When should I see a Doctor for my acne?
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What are the Acne Treatment Options!
You are not alone! Acne – the medical term for pimples – is actually the most common skin disorder in North America, affecting 85% of adolescents and often continuing on into adulthood. acne occurs when hair follicles on your skin become blocked and inflamed. Special glands called sebaceous glands are located beneath the surface of the skin. As you can see in the illustration, these glands are normally attached to the base of hair follicles. Dr. Shafa highly recommends beginning acne treatment as soon as possible to avoid frustration with acne scars. Mild, moderate, or even severe acne treatments are still more rewarding and less expensive than late acne scar treatment. We advise you to treat your acne before you start developing scars. We advise you to treat your acne before you start developing scars. However, if you already have acne scars call us to schedule your complimentary consultation to be educated about your acne or learn about treatment options. There are a variety of different treatments that can be used in combination to treat your acne, depending on what type you have. For most types of acne, Dr. Shafa can perform a manual extraction of problematic areas in the office – a painless procedure that can clear up an outbreak without leaving any scars. #readmore