Medical-Grade IPL

Acne occurs when the small openings in the skin, called hair follicles, get clogged. This happens when the sebaceous glands, which are tiny glands near the skin's surface, produce too much sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that helps keep the hair and skin moisturized. When excess sebum combines with dead skin cells, it forms a blockage in the follicle. Depending on its location, the blocked follicle can result in a whitehead or a blackhead. If bacteria on the skin infects the blocked follicles, it can lead to various types of acne, such as papules, pustules, nodules, or cysts.