Acne is a hereditary disorder of the pores of the skin. These pores make a messy mix with dead skin cells almost like a clogged drain in the sink. All said and done, David Ellison, M.D. and Richard H. Geller, M.D. are doing their best at the Acne Treatment Clinic, London, to deliver some reprieve to the sufferers.

Acne clinics have come up in London because of its immense demand. It is almost a universal condition that meets nearly every teenager at some stage. It is considered a medical condition when it progresses from more than just pimples or extends later into life. There are numerous types of acne, so an assessment by a trained dermatologist ensures the appropriate treatment.

Acne treatment in London includes specialized face washes, gels and creams, systemic treatment (tablets) including antibiotics, hormonal treatment and Roaccutane as well as laser therapy and medical microderm-abrasion.

There are four factors involved in the disorder:

1. Excess sebum (oil) production

2. Blockage of the pilosebaceous gland

3. Infection with bacteria called Propioni bacteriun acnes

4. Skin inflammation.

The incidence and occurrence of acne varies with racial differences. South-Eastern Asians have less sebaceous gland activity and tend to show a decreased incidence of acne. It is also less severe among them.

Dark skinned people are more likely to form pimples. White skinned patients more likely to have inflammatory acne. Dark skinned people usually react to acnes by forming keloid scars.

Comedomal acne is a kind where the skins may look and feel bumpy, or have a “sandpapery” texture. For some, inflamed pimples only occur occasionally.

A kind of acne very common in black patients is Pomade acne, due to the application of waxes, greases and oils to the hair, resulting in pilosebaceous duct blockage and therefore comedogenesis. Ideally, the patient should cease from using such materials on the hair.

Early treatment of acne is essential for the prevention of lasting cosmetic disfigurement associated wi