Acne Treatment Specialist Serving South Riding, Aldie, VA

Specialists who have a background in acne treatment are called dermatologists. Dermatologists specialize in anything specific to skin, hair, and nail conditions. They can identify and help treat more than 3,000 different conditions that their patient could be dealing with. A few of the conditions that they can help treat include eczema, psoriasis, acne, and skin cancer.

Dermatologists undergo extensive training to help them diagnose and treat over 3,000 conditions concerning their patient’s skin, hair, and nails. Conditions that can occur on the skin, hair, and nails go further than just skin deep, they can harm the patient’s confidence, create a lot of discomfort, and make almost everyday activities almost unbearable.

Our dermatologist provides their services to patients of all ages, as they help with life-changing care to their patients each day.

Acne can occur anywhere on the face, forehead, chest, shoulders, upper back, and other areas. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions at our medspa.

Different types of acne can form, they are:

• Blackheads are open bumps found on the skin that are often filled with excess oil as well as dead skin. They look dirty as if dirt is sitting in the bump; however, the dark spots are irregular light reflections coming off the clogged follicle.
• Whiteheads look like bumps and remain closed in by oil and dead skin.
• Papules look like small bumps and can be red or pink when inflamed.
• Pustules are pimples that contain pus; they look similar to a whitehead but red rings surround them, if you pick or scratch at them, they can cause a scar.
• Fungal acne is also known as pityrosporum folliculitis, which is a type that occurs when the body is noticing an excess of yeast production in the hair follicles, they often make the patient quite itchy and become inflamed.
• Nodules are solid firm pimples that run deep into the skin, they can become large and very painful.
• Cysts are pus-filled pimples that often cause scars if not dealt with correctly.

At Stone Ridge Wellness & Aesthetics, we create custom skincare plans that help you face your skin issues by dedicating our time to your particular case with updates each week.

Your skin care plan includes a home regimen because clear skin is maintained at home. We work with you to develop a customized home regimen skincare plan to fit your busy life and hectic schedule.

Usually, it is started with a great cleanser like a salicylic acid cleanser, which helps to dry out the skin and exfoliate it to remove any dead skin cells faster. Secondly, a spot treatment is a must, like a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment, which fights bacteria that cause acne in the first place. Finally, a daily moisturizer preferably with SPF included. Daily moisturizer puts back all the moisture into your skin that is needed to help bring your skin back to life. By finding one with SPF or including an SPF face lotion in your facial regime, you are protecting your skin from the sun, and it helps with aging.

If your acne is not treated, it can lead to scars, an infection, or worsen your breakout. The way you treat acne can vary based on its type, and improper handling can lead to deeper skin issues, prolonged redness, or even lasting damage, such as indentations in the skin.

Visit Stone Ridge Wellness & Aesthetics for effective acne treatment that delivers natural-looking results. Our aestheticians are committed to helping you achieve clear, healthy skin. We are conveniently located at 24560 Southpoint Dr, Suite 220, Aldie, VA 20105. Contact us for more information or schedule your online appointment now. We serve clients from Aldie VA, South Riding VA, Brambleton VA, Broadlands VA, Chantilly VA, Ashburn VA, Herndon VA, and surrounding areas.