Acne treatment

A comedo is the early stage of a pimple. Generally called blackheads or whiteheads, comedones occur when excess keratin builds up in the hair follicle, and the sebum or natural oil of the skin cannot get to the surface. Aspiration therapy works directly on the comedones to remove them in an immediately effective manner.

iClear is a phototherapy for treating acne pimples and is effective on both inflamed pimples that appear red and cystic acne pus-filled pimples. Blue light is directed to the dermal layer, where it works on the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria that multiplies deep in the hair follicle. May be used in conjunction with Morion, a light sensitivity substance, to increase effectiveness in some cases.

Chemical peels use glycolic acid or salicylic acid applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells from the surface, rejuvenating the skin and helping it function in a healthier manner. Peels remove keratin that has been thickened by acne, and are also thought to make it more difficult for keratin to build up and to accelerate the turnover of skin cells.

A peel performed with micronized salt. Since harsh chemicals are not used, the treatment is hypoallergenic, and since treatments are short in duration as well, microdermabrasion s the most easily accessible therapy for improving skin quality.

Vitamin therapy with vitamins A and C and others are essential to the treatment of acne-damaged skin. Ionization increases the penetration of the product utilizing electric current and ultrasound. Penetration of the therapeutic product is deeper compared to surface application, and there is greater improvement to the skin.

Akai Clinic is the first in Japan to offer plasma acne therapy. Nitrogen plasma is directed to the skin to remove acne damage and also activate the deeper dermal layer to regenerate fresh healthy-looking skin. Plasma therapy is effective on intractable acne and acne scarring that have been unsuccessfully treated with other methods.