{"id":6881,"date":"2023-05-23T12:16:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/?p=6881"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:42:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:42:11","slug":"can-acne-be-cured-first-lets-understand-acne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/blog\/can-acne-be-cured-first-lets-understand-acne\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Acne Be Cured? First, Let&#8217;s <b>Understand Acne<\/b>"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/image1.jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/image1.jpeg\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/image1.jpeg\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"image1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Meet <strong>Dr Shweta Mehta,<\/strong> our contributing editor, dedicated GP, and skin expert.<\/h2>\n<p>Dr Mehta <em>MBBS BSc PGDip (Aesthetic Medicine<\/em>) graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Medicine and Surgery from Imperial College, London. Dr Mehta then continued her training to qualify as a GP, where she has dedicated the last 9 years serving as a GP both privately and within the NHS.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Mehta\u2019s passion for skin and aesthetics grew and she qualified at the Blizard Research Institute, Queen Mary University in London in 2020 with distinction in Aesthetic Medicine. She sees patients for non-surgical facial aesthetics and skin treatments at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackberryclinic.co.uk\/clinics\/guildford\/\">Blackberry Clinic Guildford.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr Mehta is a contributing editor for CellDerma&#8217;s Skin Lab and will be answering your most-asked questions, shattering skin myths, and providing insight and advice for a plethora of skin conditions and concerns.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-links-block\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"quick-links-block__inner\">\n      <h3>In this article<\/h3>      <ul class=\"quick-links-block__list\">\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative lg:min-h-[400px] xl:min-h-[500px] hover-zoom-slow\">\n  <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-1-e1742481818872-705x400.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-1-e1742481818872-705x400.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-1-e1742481818872-705x400.png\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover lg:absolute lg:left-0 lg:top-0\" alt=\"A young male with moderate acne on his left cheek\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"site-container type-content quick-link\" data-heading=\"What Is Acne?\">\n    <h2>What Is Acne?<\/h2>\n<p>Acne affects most people at some point in their lives, but most commonly affects adolescents: 85% of 16- 18 year-olds and 50% of those aged 20-29 years.<\/p>\n<p>Adult acne is more common in women due to hormonal changes, for instance, pre-menstrual (just before their periods), in pregnancy, and conditions such as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).<\/p>\n<p>Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting tiny holes in the skin known as the hair follicle and sebaceous gland (glands attached to the hair follicle that produce sebum\/oil). Normal amounts of sebum\/oil allow the skin to stay hydrated and offer protection for the skin\u2019s barrier function.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative lg:min-h-[400px] xl:min-h-[500px] hover-zoom-slow\">\n  <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-2-860x400.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-2-800x400.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-2-860x400.png\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover lg:absolute lg:left-0 lg:top-0\" alt=\"A young female with congested skin and mild acne\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"site-container type-content quick-link\" data-heading=\"Pathophysiology and Aetiology of Acne\">\n    <h2>Pathophysiology and Aetiology of Acne<\/h2>\n<p>Although the aetiology (cause or causes) of acne is multifactorial, it seems that the surge of androgens and hormonal changes from puberty, pregnancy, and metabolic\/endocrine disorders, are the driving forces in the resultant inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>The pathophysiology behind acne is thought to involve 4 main processes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raised hormones (androgen levels) and\/or hormone sensitivity, lead to an increase in sebum production.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen hair follicles due to keratinocyte hyper-proliferation.<\/li>\n<li>Bacterial proliferation\/rapid growth (Propionibacterium acnes\/P acnes)<\/li>\n<li>Inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"site-container type-content quick-link\" data-heading=\"What Causes Acne?\">\n    <h2>What Causes Acne?<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Testosterone.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Testosterone-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Testosterone.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Testosterone\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Androgens<\/h2>\n<p>During puberty, a surge in testosterone (the hormone involved in the formation of genitalia in boys and muscle and bone strength in girls) results in excess sebum production. This excess sebum contributes to acne by clogging pores and trapping bacteria.<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Dairy.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Dairy-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Dairy.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Dairy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Diet<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High glycaemic index foods such as dairy, lead to insulin spikes that stimulate follicular epidermal hyper-proliferation (via increased sebum production).<\/li>\n<li>Studies have also shown a deficiency in certain nutrients (such as fatty acids) can also play a part.<\/li>\n<li>There is also growing evidence that a lack of fibre in the diet can preclude inflammatory skin conditions.<\/li>\n<li>We are also learning the effects of gut health, not only on our brains and the rest of our body, but our skin.<\/li>\n<li>Gut health and skin health are closely linked, especially when it comes to intestinal flora (digestive bacteria). So, could clean eating have an impact here by reducing inflammation? More studies are required to prove this, but there is no harm in adding more whole foods, fibre, vegetables, fruits, and proteins to your diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Meds.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Meds-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Meds.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Meds\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Medications<\/h2>\n<p>Medications such as anticonvulsants (epilepsy medication), lithium (depression and bipolar medication), and steroids have been shown to influence the occurrence of acne, in some cases.<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Sun.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Sun-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Sun.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Sun\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Sun Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Excessive exposure to sunlight can damage and dry out the top layer of the skin (epidermis), leading to an increase in sebum production to counteract the dryness.<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Genetics.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Genetics-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Genetics.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Genetics\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Genetic Factors<\/h2>\n<p>Acne can also run within families (the consistency and factors that make up the sebum e.g. fatty acids play a part here).<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Oil.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Oil-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Oil.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Oil\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Cosmetics<\/h2>\n<p>Make-up and facial products that are comedogenic\/oil-based can lead to acne formation. Comedogenic means \u2018to block pores\u2019. Always ensure everything you are putting on your skin is non-comedogenic. CellDerma products are 100% non-comedogenic, but if you are unsure about any others, ask your skin practitioner or refer to Google.<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Stress.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Stress-800x600.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Stress.png\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Stress\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>Stress<\/h2>\n<p>Anxiety and stress hormones have been shown to contribute to acne. Cortisol (the hormone released when stressed) can create inflammation within the body, which is a leading cause of acne.<\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"site-container type-content quick-link\" data-heading=\"Clinical Features of Acne\">\n    <h2>Clinical Features of Acne<\/h2>\n<p>Acne affects the face, but it can also involve the neck, chest, and back. Acne severity is classified as mild, moderate, or severe, dependent on the number of lesions.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative lg:min-h-[400px] xl:min-h-[500px] hover-zoom-slow\">\n  <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-diagram-2-3-860x400.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-diagram-2-3-800x400.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-diagram-2-3-860x400.png\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover lg:absolute lg:left-0 lg:top-0\" alt=\"Illustrated scientific diagram of the skin layers, showing 5 different types of acne. Shows a healthy hair follicle, a whitehead, a blackhead, a papule and a pustule.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"site-container\">\n    <div class=\"type-content flex-1 md:flex md:justify-between md:items-end\">\n\n    <div class=\"flex-1\">\n            <h2 class=\"!mt-4\">Types of acne lesions:<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n  <\/div>  <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-12 gap-6 mt-8 lg:mt-12\">\n          <div class=\"md:col-span-6\">\n        <div class=\"comparison w-full h-[250px] md:h-[400px] lg:h-[600px] relative mx-auto\">\n  <div\n    class=\"comparison-before block overflow-hidden w-auto h-full relative bg-no-repeat bg-center bg-[length:100%_auto] before:block before:content-[''] before:w-full before:h-full\"\n    style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/whiteheads.png');\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"comparison-after overflow-hidden absolute inset-0 translate-x-1\/2\">\n      <div\n        class=\"comparison-after-image block w-auto h-full relative -translate-x-1\/2 bg-no-repeat bg-center bg-[length:100%_auto]\"\n        style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/blackhead.png');\"\n      ><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"comparison-arrows absolute left-0 bottom-[10%] w-full flex justify-center pointer-events-none\">\n      <svg\n        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n        viewBox=\"0 0 25 15\"\n        class=\"w-6 h-4 md:w-8 md:h-5 fill-white\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        focusable=\"false\"\n      >\n        <path d=\"M14.7,15L25,7.5L14.7,0V15z\" \/>\n        <path d=\"M10.3,15L0,7.5L10.3,0V15z\" \/>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"comparison-slider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"h4 text-center mt-4\">Comedones: Whiteheads are closed and blackheads are open<\/h4>      <\/div>\n          <div 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Metabolic and endocrine (hormonal) testing may be necessary to look for other causes, such as PCOS and adrenal disorders.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative lg:min-h-[400px] xl:min-h-[500px] hover-zoom-slow\">\n  <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-4-860x400.png\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-4-800x400.png\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/Acne-4-860x400.png\" class=\"h-full w-full object-cover lg:absolute lg:left-0 lg:top-0\" alt=\"A cropped photograph showing a young female&#039;s chin, cheeks and lips. She has mild acne but is softly smiling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"site-container type-content quick-link\" data-heading=\"Next Steps\">\n    <h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n<p>If you are concerned with your skin and are experiencing forms of acne, whether mild or severe, please seek professional medical advice from your GP or from an experienced skin practitioner.<\/p>\n<p>You can find approved CellDerma partners by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/clinic-search\/\">Clinic Search tool<\/a>. These selected partners meet strict criteria set out by Dr Dev Patel to ensure all patients receive best-in-class care, advice, and treatment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-content type-content site-container vert-space relative z-0\">\n  <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-[1620px] \">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 lg:gap-10\">\n      <!-- Media column -->\n      <div class=\"xl:px-8 2xl:px-12 order-1\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full h-full rounded hover-zoom-slow\">\n            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/beautiful-girl-with-smooth-healthy-skin-towel-head-sensually-posing-camera-isolated-beauty-concept-scaled.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" class=\"srcset-1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/beautiful-girl-with-smooth-healthy-skin-towel-head-sensually-posing-camera-isolated-beauty-concept-800x600.jpg\" class=\"srcset-0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/beautiful-girl-with-smooth-healthy-skin-towel-head-sensually-posing-camera-isolated-beauty-concept-scaled.jpg\" class=\"block w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Beautiful girl with smooth skin and towel on head sensually posi\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Text column -->\n      <div class=\"order-2\">\n        <div class=\"lg:pt-8 lg:pb-8 md:px-12 xl:px-16 lg:min-h-full lg:flex lg:items-center\">\n          <div class=\"prose max-w-none w-full [&#038;_img]:max-w-full [&#038;_img]:h-auto \">\n            <h2>More from CellDerma Skin Lab<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/cellderma\/how-to-layer-and-use-cellderma\/\">How to Layer and Use CellDerma<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/cellderma\/what-is-pigmentation\/\">What is Pigmentation?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/cellderma\/how-sleep-affects-skin\/\">How Sleep Affects Skin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cellderma.com\/en-ae\/cellderma\/how-skin-changes-with-age\/\">How Skin Changes With Age<\/a><\/p>\n                       <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"site-container type-content quick-link\" data-heading=\"References\">\n    <h3>References<\/h3>\n<p>Collier C. N., Harper J. C., Cafardi J. A., Cantrell W. C., Wang W., Foster K. W., Elewski B. E. (2008). The prevalence of acne in adults 20 years and older. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 58(1), 56\u201359. doi:10.1016\/j.jaad.2007.06.045<\/p>\n<p>Acne Vulgaris<br \/>\nSutaria AH, Masood S, Schlessinger J. 2023<\/p>\n<p>Acne<br \/>\nDr Amanda Oakley, Dermatologist, Hamilton, New Zealand, July 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Management of Acne Vulgaris: A Review<br \/>\nDawn Z Eichenfield et al. JAMA. 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Alexeyev OA, Dekio I, Layton AM, Li H, Hughes H, Morris T, Zouboulis CC, Patrick S. Why we continue to use the name Propionibacterium acnes. Br J Dermatol. 2018 Nov;179(5):1227.<\/p>\n<p>J Clin Med. 2019 Jul; 8(7): 987.<br \/>\nPublished online 2019 Jul 7. doi: 10.3390\/jcm8070987<br \/>\nPMCID: PMC6678709<br \/>\nPMID: 31284694<\/p>\n<p>Potential Role of the Microbiome in Acne: A Comprehensive Review<br \/>\nYoung Bok Lee,1 Eun Jung Byun,2 and Hei Sung Kim2,3,*<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":6991,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"bwfblock_default_font":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[70,76,100,104],"class_list":["post-6881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acne","tag-acne","tag-acne-prone-skin","tag-skin-changes","tag-skin-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can Acne Be Cured? 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