Acne is a disorder of the hair bearing skin in which hair follicles develop obstructing plugs (comedones) as a result of which inflammation later develops around the obstructed follicles, causing tissue destruction and scar formation.

It has been estimated that 70% of the population have some clinically evident acne at some stage during adolescence. The course of the disease is chronic with frequent remission and exacerbations. There is a tendency to flare in menstrual period. Acne tends to subside in the twenties but may persist indefinitely.

The few obvious causes for acne are:

• Increased production of the sex hormones.
• Androgen stimulates increased sebum production.
• An aerobic proliferation within the follicles.
• Intense acute inflammatory response.
• Continual touching and picking.
• Hot and humid weather.
• Use of wrong cosmetics.

Treatment at Valeda Wellness Centers is aimed at:

• Reducing the bacterial population of hair follicle encouraging the shedding of the follicular horny plugs to free obstruction.
• Reducing the rate of sebum production either by acting on the sebaceous glands or indirectly by inhibiting the effect of androgen on sebaceous glands.
• Usage of anti-inflammatory agents to reduce the effect of acne inflammation on the skin