The disease of acne requires both a short term and a long term treatment to get it under control. The classical treatment has been with a combination of Retinoids, Desquamifying agents and antibiotics. Then if all else fails the use of Roaccutant, which although is beneficial, it has ridged restrictions on it's prescribing and because of its high side effect profile it is not for everyone.
There are several treatments for Acne: Procedures that will quickly get the large pustule settled for that important event. Medical therapies, which have been clinically proven to work but take time to do so. Photo Dynamic Therapies (the application of topical medication that reacts with strong light to induce a reaction in the skin which treats the causes of acne) if you don't want to take medication. Skin peels that improve the past acne damage.
There are a range of methods to repair the damage to the skin that occurs with age and sun exposure. Broadly, there are two groups: 1. Skin Peel to allow the stem cells to regrow skin and allow for reduction on the pigment problems and the texture of the skin. 2. Deep skin treatments with either physical or thermal/laser injuries to promote the skin to form collagen to tighten the skin. We would suggest that the various levels of peeling will give a better cost effect result and suggest you consult our doctor to see if you are a suitable candidate. There are new methods using either photodynamic treatment of a combination of light therapy and the radiofrequency to permanently change the sebaceum cycle and kill unwanted bacteria.
Also, the Accent PIXEL RF fractional skin resurfacing system can very effectively treat acne and chicken pox scars and repair general sun damage through the benefits of fractional therapy causing skin tightening and a resurgence of collagen production.