As of January 1, 2020, all Acne Surgery patients must see a provider (Physician or Physician Assistant) at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, P.C. yearly to receive Acne Surgery treatments filed to insurance. After a series of treatments, patients must follow up with a provider (Physician or Physician Assistant) within the practice to determine whether the Acne Surgery is still medically necessary. If you have any questions, please contact the Insurance and Billing office at 404-256-4457 ext. 205.
There are different kinds of acne, so it makes sense that there would also be different causes of acne as well. Being able to properly identify the cause of a person’s acne is critical when it comes to developing an effective and satisfying treatment plan.
Generally speaking, there are four primary factors that cause acne to occur:
- Excess production of oil (sebum).
- The clogging of pores or hair follicles by excess oil or dead skin cells.
- Excess bacteria on the skin which can become trapped in a pore, causing the body’s natural response which results in a pimple or other acne blemish.
- Inflammation of the pores or hair follicles.
- Damage or blockage of hair follicles by Malassezia yeast (fungal acne).
Additionally, other factors, bodily changes, and lifestyle habits can also trigger acne flare-ups or make existing acne symptoms more severe. This includes:
- Hormonal changes that occur naturally as a result of puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause.
- Hormonal changes that occur as a result of excess stress, or a reaction to certain drugs or medications including hormonal birth control, steroids, testosterone, estrogen, and phenytoin.
- Excessive sweating or touching of the face.
For more information on acne and our available acne treatment options, please contact Dermatology Associates of Atlanta today.
