{"id":638361,"date":"2020-05-13T13:26:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T17:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=638361&"},"modified":"2020-06-01T14:18:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T18:18:54","slug":"heres-how-nyc-dermatologist-dr-green-tackles-acne-scarring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/638361\/heres-how-nyc-dermatologist-dr-green-tackles-acne-scarring\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s How NYC Dermatologist Dr. Green Tackles Acne Scarring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Acne and acne breakouts are one of the most common reasons that patients consult with dermatologists each year. Unfortunately, there are many acne lesions that lead to acne scarring. Acne and acne scarring affect both men and women from their teenage years, well into their 50\u2019s. With 50 million individuals suffering from acne at some point in their lives, close to 40% of patients will develop acne scars at some point, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"NYCPhoto Credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Michele Green<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Michele Green<\/a>,<\/strong> Dermatologist in New York City offers a variety of treatments that addresses acne scarring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Green is a world expert in treating all types of acne scars, in every skin tone. From Fraxel, dermal fillers, to chemical peels, micro-needling, to laser resurfacing, Dr. Green will create a unique treatment protocol for you to address your acne scars and help give you back beautiful, clear skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is acne?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a common skin condition that involves blockage and inflammation of pilosebaceous units.\u00a0 Acne may be present on the face, chest, or back.\u00a0 Typically, acne forms in the areas of skin that have the highest amounts of sebaceous follicles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why does acne develop?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Much of acne is genetic with some patients prone to acne. There is a tendency for acne to run in families. Hormones and androgens can also play a role in acne. Androgens cause your oil glands to increase in size and produce more sebum. It is this excess oil production and excess androgen activity that clogs your pores and causes acne.\u00a0 Bacteria is another cause of acne and the skin gets clogged by oil and dead skin cells. Bacteria, like Propionibacterium acnes, gets trapped inside the clogged pores, multiplies, and causes swelling, redness, and acne.<\/span><\/p>\n

What options are available to me when treating acne scarring?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Acne scars can present themselves as ice pick scars, rolling scars, boxcar, atrophic scars, dark spots, or depressed scars, but the good news is that all of these types of acne scar tissue damage can be treated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on each patient\u2019s unique needs, the goals of clearing up existing breakouts, preventing future breakouts and addressing scarring are accomplished by using a combination of medications, lights, lasers, facials, and peels.<\/span><\/p>\n