Acne is caused by a combination of physiological factors:

Excessive sebum production (often due to hormones), the presence of a particular micro-organism (propionibacterium), clogging in the skin follicles and thickening of the outer layer of skin. All or some of these can lead to acne inflammation.

At Erase, we believe acne is a medical problem and should be managed as early as possible to prevent permanent scarring.

One of our consultant physicians specialises in medical management of acne. Where necessary, hormone assays can be carried out or any possible underlying medical causes can be investigated.

Our current treatment options include the following:

• A Jan Marini Skincare Management program tailored to your individual needs
• Topical treatments including prescription creams (no Roaccutane)
• Hormonal Therapies
• Antibiotic Therapies
• Microdermabrasion
• Light Therapies including Clear light, Photodynamic Therapy
• Management of Acne Scarring with Pixel or Fraxel Laser treatments

How successful are the treatment options at Erase?
Many acne sufferers have “tried everything” to improve their skin and feel they’ve spent too much time and money for too little result. Our consultants can explain our treatment options and why we have such a high success rate in the early stages of management. Often, a simple skincare regime can lead to dramatic improvement without the need for further treatments.

Is my acne likely to return?
Once your breakout is cleared and the inflammation settles we can provide ongoing skincare management advice to keep your skin smooth and glowing! Occasional breakouts are always a possibility, but with the correct products these are usually managed quite effectively.