Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that affect men, women, and adolescents alike. These blemishes pop up when the tiny channels in your skin, called pores, get clogged up with bacteria, dead skin cells, dirt, or oils. At Dr. Jennifer Armstrong’s office in Orange County, CA, we treat multiple types of acne with innovative treatments, including the FDA-approved AviClear™ device.
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What is Acne?
Acne is a common skin concern that causes red bumps to form on the skin. While acne can appear in the form of a few tiny zits for some, others who suffer from severe and chronic acne breakouts find that their blemishes get in the way of their confidence and ability to live their lives the way they want. Dr. Jen Armstrong’s medical team members are able to treat four different kinds of acne.
What are the Different Types of Acne?
- Papules. Papules are small, red, and raised bumps that are typically caused by irritated hair follicles.
- Pustules. Pustules are what we typically think of when we think of acne. These small, red pimples have pus at their tips and are usually called “whiteheads.”
- Nodules. Nodules are the blemishes we associate with more severe acne. These zits are solid and often painful lumps underneath the skin’s surface.
- Cysts. Cystic acne is the most frustrating and painful form of chronic acne. These large lumps found beneath your skin are generally painful and contain pus.
What Causes Acne?
If you have acne, you’ve most likely gone online and done some research about what acne is and what causes it. The most honest answer to this question really depends on your body’s chemistry and your lifestyle. At face value, acne is caused by the pores in your skin becoming clogged up with bacteria, dead skin cells, excess oil, or dirt. This buildup inside the pores causes the painful and visible blemishes we know as acne on the skin. That being said, there is a long list of other factors that may contribute to the development of your acne including birth control methods, hormonal changes in the body, genetic factors, and sensitivity to diets high in sugar and carbohydrates.
How Is Acne Treated?
When you visit Armstrong MD for acne treatment, the compassionate doctors create a customized plan to address your specific concerns. This plan may include in-office and at-home procedures to bring you the best outcomes as quickly as possible.
Your plan may include professional exfoliation, which removes dead and damaged skin cells, allowing products to absorb into your skin, increasing their effectiveness easily. Armstrong MD also uses blue LED light therapy, which kills the bacteria on your skin that may be causing your acne. This light also soothes your skin, reducing inflammation and redness.
Depending on your skin’s condition, Armstrong MD may suggest weekly or bi-weekly in-office treatments. That heals your skin faster, and allows her to monitor your progress and ensure there’s no skin irritation or inflammation.
Are At-Home Acne
Treatments Recommended?
Armstrong MD may recommend natural, at-home products to help heal your skin and improve its appearance. That may include products to lighten dark spots caused by acne scars, as well as moisturizing creams to prevent dryness. In some cases, Armstrong MD has premade at-home kits that contain everything you need to get and keep your skin healthy and acne-free.
What Acne Treatments Are Available?
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong’s professional medical team is proud to offer a wide range of acne treatments to men, women, and teens, including:
- Armstrong Acne Blue Light Treatment
- Dr. Jennifer Armstrong’s signature LED light therapy treatment includes the use of blue light, which kills off acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. This treatment not only treats your current acne but also helps prevent future acne breakouts from occurring.
- AviClear
- AviClear is the only device FDA-approved to treat active acne and minimize the frequency of future breakouts.
- Prescription Oral and Topical Medication
- Prescription topical and oral medications have been used to treat acne for decades. This tried-and-true method gives our patients the flexibility to treat their acne in the comfort of their own homes on their own time.
- Medical-Grade Skincare Products
- If you’ve found that over-the-counter skincare products aren’t quite cutting it, Dr. Armstrong and her team will likely encourage you to invest in some medical-grade skincare. These products use high-quality ingredients that have been clinically proven to provide the results you’ve been looking for.
How Much Do Acne Treatments Cost?
The cost of your acne treatments will depend on the type of treatment you choose to receive, the extent of treatment needed to achieve your desired results, and the coverage provided by your current health insurance plan. To get a better idea of how much your acne treatments will cost, we encourage you to come in for a private consultation.
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong and her team of medical professionals are proud to offer a variety of advanced non-surgical dermatologic services to residents of Orange County, CA. Contact us to schedule your private medical or cosmetic dermatology consultation with Dr. Armstrong today.
Why Choose Jen Armstrong, MD?
Home of celebrity doctor Jen Armstrong, MD, our office offers natural-looking aesthetics to help everyone be their best self!
Celebrity Doctor
Although Dr. Armstrong is well known as a celebrity doctor, she prides herself in treating everyone the same, as if they were her own family.
Your Best Self
Combining western and eastern medicine, Jen Armstrong, MD, offers anti-aging from the inside out to help women and men be their best self, all with no drugs and no surgery.
Natural looking aesthetics
Dr. Armstrong provides natural-looking results to boost your self-confidence and help you be the best version of yourself!
BALANCE
BALANCE
Non-Invasive • Drug-Free • Emsella Chair
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong looks at the entire person when treating patients in order to help them achieve balance throughout their body. When our body is in balance, our life is in balance. At our state-of-the-art facility, we offer alternative, non-invasive treatments for hormone balance, migraines, depression, anxiety, and other health conditions to help patients be their best self.
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
Botox Cosmetic • Dermal Fillers • Lasers • Skincare
At ArmstrongMD, beauty is never one-size-fits-all. We offer a complete range of injectable and laser devices, as well as medical-grade skincare, to enhance your natural beauty and help you achieve your aesthetic goals with the latest treatments in cosmetic dermatology.
BODY
BODY
EmSculpt Neo • Brazilian Butt Lift • Hair Restoration
Dr. Armstrong is a trained aesthetic medicine specialist and surgeon who performs all types of body contouring and sculpting treatments, including the non-surgical Brazilian butt lift, deoxycholic acid fat loss, and EMSCULPT NEO muscle-building and fat-reduction treatments.
BALANCE
Non-Invasive • Drug-Free • Emsella Chair
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong looks at the entire person when treating patients in order to help them achieve balance throughout their body. When our body is in balance, our life is in balance. At our state-of-the-art facility, we offer alternative, non-invasive treatments for hormone balance, migraines, depression, anxiety, and other health conditions to help patients be their best self.
BALANCE
Non-Invasive • Drug-Free • Fast Relief
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong looks at the entire person when treating patients in order to help them achieve balance throughout their body. When our body is in balance, our life is in balance. At our state-of-the-art facility, we offer alternative, non-invasive treatments for hormone balance, migraines, depression, anxiety, and other health conditions to help patients be their best self.
BEAUTY
Botox Cosmetic • Dermal Fillers • Lasers • Skincare
At ArmstrongMD, beauty is never one-size-fits-all. We offer a complete range of injectable and laser devices, as well as medical-grade skincare, to enhance your natural beauty and help you achieve your aesthetic goals with the latest treatments in cosmetic dermatology.
BEAUTY
Botox Cosmetic • Dermal Fillers • Lasers • Skincare
At ArmstrongMD, beauty is never one-size-fits-all. We offer a complete range of injectable and laser devices, as well as medical-grade skincare, to enhance your natural beauty and help you achieve your aesthetic goals with the latest treatments in cosmetic dermatology.
BODY
EmSculpt Neo • Brazilian Butt Lift • Hair Restoration
Dr. Armstrong is a trained aesthetic medicine specialist and surgeon who performs all types of body contouring and sculpting treatments, including the non-surgical Brazilian butt lift, deoxycholic acid fat loss, and EMSCULPT NEO muscle-building and fat-reduction treatments.
BODY
EmSculpt Neo • Brazilian Butt Lift • Hair Restoration
Dr. Armstrong is a trained aesthetic medicine specialist and surgeon who performs all types of body contouring and sculpting treatments, including the non-surgical Brazilian butt lift, deoxycholic acid fat loss, and EMSCULPT NEO muscle-building and fat-reduction treatments.
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