Acne Treatment Arlington | Acne Scar Treatments

What Causes Acne?

There are certain factors that can predispose you to develop acne during your lifetime. The two main causes of acne are:

Hormones

If you notice acne appearing for the first time around your teen years, it could be due to hormones. If you also find that your acne flare-ups around your period, the culprit is most likely hormones.

Bacteria

Acne is produced when oil and bacteria clog the skin’s pores. This usually results in blackheads or whiteheads. The P. acnes bacteria are often to blame for inflamed acne.

Other Factors Include:

Certain medications
Consuming dairy products (this may increase inflammation)
Stress
Oily or greasy cosmetics and hair products
Poor hygiene

When Should I See A Dermatologist About Acne?

Is it time to turn to a dermatologist to treat your acne? It should be if:

Your at-home remedies and treatments aren’t working after using them consistently for at least 8 weeks
Your acne is getting worse or spreading
You are dealing with deep, painful acne
You’ve never had acne before and you’re not sure that’s what it is
Your acne is causing you distress, and impacting your self-esteem and appearance

Before & After Gallery

Patient 1

Before After

Female face, before and after Acne Treatment, oblique view, patient 2

Before After

What Are Some Ways That A Dermatologist Will Treat My Acne?

In order to determine the best treatment options for you, we will first need to determine the cause of your acne. Mild acne may be properly controlled through either over-the-counter or prescription creams and cleansers. Your dermatologist may also recommend dietary changes and show you proper ways to care for your skin to prevent acne from getting worse.

Chemical peels
Laser therapy
Facials
Oral contraception (great for treating hormonal acne)
Steroid injections
Oral antibiotics (to kill bacteria on the skin)
Isotretinoin (an oral medication to treat severe cystic acne)

Are There Ways To Get Rid Of Acne Scars?

If you are faced with acne scarring, our dermatologist offers a few ways to reduce and even get rid of certain mild to moderate acne scars. Some ways that our dermatologist can reduce acne scars are with:

Chemical peels
Laser resurfacing

Dermal Fillers
Dermabrasion

FDL Dermatology Is Seeing Patients Both Online And In Person.

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Our Location

1005 North Glebe Rd | Suite 540 |
Arlington, VA 22201

Hours Of Operation

Monday:	9 AM-4 PM
Tuesday:	9 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday:	9 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday:	11 AM-7 PM alternating Thursdays
Friday:	9 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday:	Call for Availability
Sunday:	Closed