General Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil) glands of the face, anterior chest and back. Acne is a disease that occurs in all races and has affected approximately 90% of the individuals in the United States at one time or another. It may have its onset during childhood, teen-age years, or later in life. The severity of acne varies from a few papules, blackheads and pustules to the severest form, which is cystic, and results in scars and disfigurement.
We understand that acne can be a real challenge. Not only can patients suffer physical damage from their acne, but they can also suffer emotional trauma from having to deal with the condition while trying to participate in their normal, daily activities.
Many acne treatments are available at our any of our locations. One of our board certified dermatologists can determine which acne treatment is best for your skin, as well as discuss options to reduce scarring.
Acne Treatment Services
ACCUTANE & ANTIBIOTICS
Isotretinoin is currently the most effective therapy for inflammatory acne. Dr. Ulmer’s personal experience with Accutane® consists of well over 6,000 patients without a single patient having any permanent side effects.
TOPICALS
A variety of agents designed to control oil and bacteria and remove blackheads and whiteheads. Traditional treatments include Benzoyl Peroxide, Retin-A, and appropriate daily cleansers.
Clear Light
Clear100XL™ is the most effective dual-mode, spectrally-selective plasma light source for the phototherapy of inflammatory acne, acceleration of post surgery healing and the visible revitalization of aging sundamaged skin.
Acne Scarring Services
MICRONEEDLING
A minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure for acne scarring that involves the use of a special device to create controlled skin injury. As fine needles puncture the skin, they create micro-wounds that trigger the body to fill these wounds by producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis.
LASERS & DERMABRASION
We offer a full spectrum of laser treatments that can be utilized to improve acne scarring including, Clear Light, IPL, PDT, and ResurFX. Dermabrasion is another excellent technique to reduce the conspicuousness of scars and requires a diamond fraize be used to lightly sand or plane down the skin.
SUBCISION & FILLERS
Subcision is used to help minimize acne scars and improve skin texture by separating scarring attachments that cause the skin’s surface to dimple, or scar. It can be used to treat a variety of acne scar types and is often combined with the use of fillers, which further enhance the elevation of dimpled acne scars.