Acne Treatment Specialist in Encino, CA

The best treatment for acne varies from one person to the next and depends upon several factors unique to each patient, including the cause, whether it is inflammatory or non-inflammatory, the patient’s age, if other treatments have failed to provide relief, the patient’s metabolism, and the patient’s gender. Several creams, lotions, gels, and soaps can be purchased without a prescription to help clear up acne, including:
–Aldactone: blocks excess hormones
–Benzoyl Peroxide: kills bacteria and removes extra oil
–Clascoterone: topical treatment that blocks acne-causing hormones
–Resorcinol: exfoliant to help unclog blackheads/whiteheads
–Salicylic Acid: keeps pores from clogging
–Sulfur: removes dead skin cells
For more serious cases, doctors can prescribe:
–Antibiotics: kills acne bacteria
–Birth Control Pills: helps females with acne due to hormonal changes
–Isotretinoin: helps make less oil

There are many ways to clear up acne, some of which may work better for certain individuals. These include:
–Ice It: Cold therapy can help to reduce swelling, redness, and inflammation and can be particularly effective when treating acne.
–Use Crushed Aspirin: Although this may sound far-fetched, applying a paste of crushed-up aspirin and water is an effective acne treatment because it contains salicylic acid, which can help unclog pores and dissolve dead skin cells while also reducing inflammation.
–Use Makeup With Salicylic Acid: Sometimes acne has to be covered up with makeup. When this is the case, use products that have salicylic acid as an ingredient.
–Leave It Alone: Although it can be tempting to pop a pimple that looks ready to burst, resist the urge! Popping pimples can cause dry spots, and lead to even worse breakouts, and scarring.
–Avoid Makeup With Pore-Clogging Ingredients: Myriads of makeup products contain pore-clogging ingredients that can lead to severe breakouts. If makeup is a must, use brands that do not use pore-clogging ingredients.
–Avoid Trigger Foods: For many people, there are certain trigger foods that can cause breakouts, such as dairy or processed sugars. Keep track of what foods might be causing acne flare-ups and avoid them in the future.
–Avoid Stress: While it is easier said than done, avoiding stress can help prevent acne breakouts.
–Face Wash Regularly: One of the best ways to get rid of acne is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Practicing good hygiene can help to reduce acne breakouts, and also promote softer, healthier skin.
–Apply A Sulfur Mask: Sulphur has been used to treat acne for decades as it helps unclog the pores and reduce inflammation.
–Get A Cortisone Injection: A cortisone injection can be useful in situations where painful zits and cysts do not want to heal. These are not used as regular acne treatments, although they are very effective at removing acne in one-off situations.

The four main causes of acne are:
-Excess oil (sebum) production
-Hair follicles clogged by oil/dead cells
-Bacteria
-Inflammation
If you are struggling with acne, trust Dr. Pantea Nikaeen, DC at Golden Health & Beauty Center to help. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 700 Encino, CA 91436. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Encino CA, Sherman Oaks CA, Studio City CA, Woodland Hills CA, Calabasas CA, West Hollywood CA, and San Fernando CA.