“Breakout” of the Acne Cycle | Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center

Causes of Acne

• Hormone imbalance
• Poor diet
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Gastro-intestinal problems
• Environmental exposures
• Lack of good home care regimen
• Use of pore clogging cosmetics

Hormone Imbalance

• Can cause inflammation and excess oil production
• Can occur at any age when hormones change i.e. puberty, pregnancy, menopause, andropause
• Not gender specific

Internal Factors

• • • Poor Diet
    • Nutritional Deficiencies
    • Gastro-Intestinal Imbalances
    • Food Sensitivities

Environmental Exposure

• • • Heavy metal toxins
    • Solvents
    • Personal care products

Acne Solutions

Skin Care Solutions

A. Medical Grade Products

• • Recommend: Biopelle “Let me be perfectly clear”
    • Medical Strength Benzyl Peroxide
    • Salicylic Acid (if needed)
    • Proper moisturizer
    • Broad spectrum SPF

Skin Care Treatments

A. PDT: (Photo Dynamic Therapy)

• • Utilizes ALA (amininolevulinic acid) and BLU-U light
  • Shrinks sebaceous glands to decrease oil production
  • Kills p. acne bacteria

B. Chemical Peels

• • Salicylic acid: decreases oil production and reduces breakouts
  • Glycolic acid: lightens hyper-pigmented scarring
  • Lactic acid: promotes exfoliation to reduce clogged pores

C. BLU-U treatments

• • Safe for all skin types
  • No downtime
  • Kills p. acnes bacteria in the skin

D. Balance Hormones

• • Treat the cause, not just the symptoms
  • ZRT saliva testing and/ or blood testing
  • Balance hormones naturally with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

E. Check Nutritional Deficiencies: SpectraCell

• • Increase nutritional values where needed
  • Liver detoxification
  • Medical grade supplementation to reduce inflammation

F. Check Food Sensitivites: Alletess Labs

• • Eliminate foods from diet that cause an inflammatory response
  • Take Supplements to heal the gut – Probiotics / Protease / Digestive Enzymes

Treatment Options

A. Laser Genesis

• • Decrease pore size
  • Reduce appearance of hyperpigmented scars
  • Refines tone and texture of skin

B. Fotona laser

• • Eliminates deep pitted scars
  • Expedites cell turnover for healthier skin
  • Stimulates and strengthens collagen to fight future breakouts