Pimples seem so simple: They appear on your skin due to clogged pores, so all you need to do is start washing your face.
Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. Pimples result from acne, a skin condition that affects almost everyone at some point in their life. Not only does acne appear on your face, but it can also present itself on your back, shoulders, neck, upper arms, buttocks, and chest.
As soon as you see a pimple, your first instinct might be to pop it, but we strongly advise against that. Instead, we recommend seeing a dermatologist in Plano to assess and treat the acne causing you problems. Starting with a skin consultation, your pimple specialist in Plano can identify the underlying cause of your acne. Once we understand why you have acne, we can find the best treatment for you.
Assessing the Pimples
Pimples come in different shapes and sizes. Some appear on the surface of your skin, while others remain below it. Your dermatologist assesses your pimples and determines the type(s), which can include:
- Blackheads – Open bumps on your skin, filled with excess oil and dead skin
- Whiteheads – Closed bumps on your skin, also filled with oil and dead skin
- Cysts – One or more deep, painful bumps below your skin, filled with pus
- Nodules – Deep, hard, and painful bumps below your skin that don’t contain fluid
Depending on the type of pimples you have, your dermatologist can determine the cause.
Determining the Cause of Your Pimples
Acne can result from a variety of factors. Some of which have an easy solution, like cleaning your makeup brushes or changing your skincare products. Other solutions, however, involve changing your lifestyle or addressing internal issues in your body:
- Hormonal imbalance – An overproduction of sebum (the oily substance that protects your skin) can clog your pores. Usually, if you have higher levels of androgens, they can increase your sebum levels, causing hormonal acne.
- Stress – Stress can cause our body to produce more androgens, leading to acne breakouts, or worsening the acne already present on our face.
- Diet – Some people have sensitivity to dairy, sugar, or other particular foods. We recommend eating a nutritious, balanced diet.
- Genetics – If a family member had adult acne, you are more likely to struggle with it yourself.
- Medications – Certain medications can trigger acne. When you visit our office, please provide us with a list of your current medications so we can determine if they are causing or worsening your acne.
This list offers insight into what potentially causes acne, but others may exist. That’s why it’s best to rely on our team to help you find the underlying cause and treatment.
What are my treatment options?
For acne treatment we have a variety of topical and oral medications and therapies to help you achieve clear skin. On our aesthetics side, we have treatments like chemical peels and facials to streamline the process. If you’re concerned about acne scars or pigmentation from the pimples, services like microneedling and laser skin treatments can gradually fade the scars, leaving you with radiant, healthy skin.
Find Your Solution at McGuiness Dermatology
In just 10 minutes, our pimple specialist in Plano can help you find your acne solution. Request a consultation to speak with someone in person, or start the process from the comfort of your own home, with our online treatment planning tool. Once we receive your submission, a member of our team will reach out with appointment times and treatment options.
Get your skin and your confidence back by visiting our dermatologists at McGuiness.
