Acne is a skin disease that involves the oil glands at the base of hair follicles which are stimulated by male hormones produced by the adrenal glands of both males and females. Hormonal changes lead to the skin becoming sensitive to a hormone known as DHT. The skin responds by increasing sebum production, decreasing natural skin cell shredding meaning dead skin cells clump together and form a plug in the pilo-sebaceous duct.

The skin bacteria start to digest the plug and produce by-products which cause inflammation. Bacteria is therefore not the cause of acne but it is their response to the changes in the skin which leads to spots. 

There are a variety of causes of acne. It can be an inherited condition or it can be caused by external factors, such as hormones, stress, medications, irritating cosmetic ingredients and many other factors.

Increasingly, we are seeing more and more adults suffer from ‘hormonally mediated’ acne, which often occurs to those in their late twenties and early thirties. This can have a big impact on self-esteem and confidence levels, but here at The Holderness Laser Clinic, we have a real understanding of the skin and the complex issues relating to acne. We offer a range of treatments what can really make a difference to your skin.

Acne and Rosacea Association UK (ARA UK)

We are delighted to be an Acne and Rosacea Association UK (ARA UK) Accredited Treatment Centre. This allows us to confidently guarantee and provide sufferers with the correct and accurate information, help and support in achieving the best results in their treatment.

Suffer from Comedonic or Inflammatory Acne?

We offer The Enerpeel® Salicylic Acid Peel, which is designed for the treatment of active acne.

We also offer Enerpeel® SA Chest and Back.  It is designed specifically to treat this difficult area. For more information about Enerpeel® SA, please click here.