SKIN CONCERN
CONGESTION, BLACKHEADS OR WHITEHEADS
Blocked pores, small bumps, blackheads or whiteheads with little active inflammation.
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OCCASIONAL INFLAMED BREAKOUTS
A smaller number of red or inflamed pimples that appear intermittently.
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PERSISTENT OR RECURRING ACNE
Breakouts that remain present, repeatedly return or have not improved with basic skin care.
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DEEP OR PAINFUL BREAKOUTS
Larger, tender or deeper lesions, nodules or cyst-like breakouts that may increase the risk of scarring.
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ADULT OR CYCLICAL BREAKOUTS
Breakouts that began or continued into adulthood, often recurring around the lower face, chin or jawline or following a cyclical pattern.
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I’M NOT SURE
Different acne patterns can occur together, and the severity may not always be easy to judge.
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Treating active acne early may also help reduce the risk of ongoing marks and permanent scarring.
Recommended starting point: • Evidence-based topical acne care • Gentle, non-comedogenic skin and barrier support
Other approaches that may be considered: • Superficial chemical peels • Professional extractions • Hydrodermabrasion • Ongoing maintenance treatment
Congestion is caused by blocked pores rather than deeper inflammation alone. Professional treatments may help clear surface congestion, but an ongoing topical acne plan is usually important for reducing recurrence.
Recommended starting point: • Evidence-based topical acne care • Identify and reduce aggravating skin or product factors
Other approaches that may be considered: • Superficial chemical peels • Selected LED or light-based treatment • Professional acne treatments • Combination treatment
Occasional mild breakouts may respond to a consistent topical plan. Supportive clinic treatments can be considered, but repeated inflammation may require professional assessment.
Recommended starting point: • Professional or medical acne assessment • Prescription or evidence-based topical treatment where appropriate
Other approaches that may be considered: • Medical acne treatment • Superficial chemical peels once suitable • Selected light-based treatment • Supportive clinic treatments alongside the primary acne plan
Persistent acne should not be managed with repeated cosmetic treatments alone. A structured acne-management plan may be needed to control new breakouts and reduce the risk of ongoing marks or scarring.
Recommended starting point: • Medical assessment • Medical acne treatment appropriate to the severity
Other approaches that may be considered: • Supportive skin and barrier care • Treatment of remaining redness, pigmentation or scarring after active acne is controlled
Deep, painful, nodular or cyst-like breakouts have a higher risk of permanent scarring. Cosmetic procedures should not delay appropriate medical assessment and treatment.
ADULT OR CYCLICAL BREAKOUTS
Recommended starting point: • Professional or medical assessment • Evidence-based topical or medical acne management
Other approaches that may be considered: • Investigation of possible contributing factors when appropriate • Superficial chemical peels • Selected light-based treatment • Supportive clinic treatments
Adult or cyclical breakouts may be influenced by several factors. Treating the visible breakout alone may not be enough when acne is persistent, sudden in onset or repeatedly follows the same pattern.
RED OR PINK MARKS
May suit vascular or redness-focused treatment approaches.
BROWN OR GREY MARKS
May suit pigmentation-focused treatment approaches.
TEXTURAL ACNE SCARS
May require scar-specific remodelling, resurfacing or combination treatment.
A peel, facial or light-based treatment may support selected acne concerns, but these treatments do not necessarily replace a structured topical or medical acne plan. The appropriate starting point depends on inflammation, severity, persistence and scarring risk.
Treat the Concern, Not the Device.
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