Acne is commonly recognised as pimples on your face, neck, sometimes back and other parts of your body too. These pimples are usually red, inflamed and infected, and can lead to scarring of skin as well as emotional distress affecting one’s self-esteem.
Acne is usually a right of passage through puberty, caused by hormonal changes. It is also caused by having naturally oily skin, or a build-up of dead skin cells clogging pores and at times, infected by bacteria which leads to red, inflamed, often painful cysts and pustules. In adulthood, other factors can cause acne outbreaks, such as a different set of changing hormones, poor diet, or stress factors.
Completing our free online medical evaluation, followed by a teleconsult with a doctor will help determine the best course of treatment for your acne.
Understanding the severity and underlying causes of your outbreak will help find the best prescription treatment. Reach out to our patient care team for more information.
Toothpaste definitely contains antibacterial ingredients that can kill bacteria on your skin, however, if also contains multiple ingredients that can irritate, and even damage your skin. Using toothpaste on anything other than your teeth is not recommended.
Do reach out to our patient care support to find out more about the acne treatment options we offer.
Doctor prescribed antibiotics help to improve acne outbreak by killing bacteria and reduce inflammation. At Zoey, we carry both topical and oral antibiotic treatments. It is important to finish the full course of the prescription for best results against acne outbreak.