Why We Do What We Do
WeCare Wellness & Aesthetics are interested in helping all people get healthy, regardless of race, sex or age. Give our acne treatments in Fredericksburg a try!
Bacteria
A buildup of bacteria on your skin from not washing your face often enough can cause an acne breakout. The bacteria contaminate and infect clogged hair follicles causing infection and inflammation.
Hormones
Acne can hit hard during puberty when hormones start pumping through the body. Certain hormones can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum, leading to the thickening of the hair follicle’s inner lining and the obstruction of pores.
Specific Drugs
Some drugs, like steroids, designed to give you strength, can cause bad acne to develop all over the body.
Birth Control
Certain IUDs and birth control pills work by releasing hormones like testosterone and estrogen into your system. These extra hormones can cause acne or make an existing case of acne worse.
Sweat
Heavy sweating without showering right away or just being in a very humid environment for long periods of time can cause acne to develop on the skin. Go from humid to healthy skin with our acne treatments in Fredericksburg.
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid prevents clogged hair follicles and is available as both wash-off and leave-on products. It is available for over-the-counter use because its side effects of minor skin discoloration and irritation are mild. We can figure out if this solution for you is best with our acne treatments in Fredericksburg.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics eliminate excessive skin bacteria and minimize redness and inflammation. During initial treatment, doctors recommend using both a retinoid and an antibiotic. Apply the antibiotic in the morning and the retinoid in the evening. To prevent antibiotic resistance, doctors frequently combine benzoyl peroxide with antibiotics.
Retinoic Acid
Retinoic acids or tretinoin, which come as creams, gels and lotions, are often useful for moderate acne. They prevent hair follicles from getting clogged. Start by applying this medication in the evening, three times a week, then gradually increase daily as your skin adjusts. Topical retinoids enhance the sun sensitivity of your skin, resulting in dryness or redness especially on well-melanated skin.
Make an Appointment
Call us, email or fill out our online booking form to request an appointment for acne treatments in Fredericksburg.
Consultation Day
When you finally come in for your appointment, we can learn about your medical history and do a thorough examination of your skin.
Treatment Day
Once we have settled on the possible causes of your acne, we can formulate a treatment plan. There may be a combination of therapies to combat your acne.
Follow-Up
We may need to see you a few times after the original appointment to make sure what we have prescribed for your acne treatments in Fredericksburg is the best solution.
Match Your Symptoms
At WeCare Medical Associates, we use an online treatment planning tool to match you with personalized recommendations for all your concerns.
