Acne treatments at Auckland Dermatology

Acne is both irritating and embarrassing. With the proper advice, support and appropriate treatment, your acne can be effectively resolved.

Auckland Dermatology has a variety of treatments available. Early treatment will prevent many complications such as scarring.

The treatments vary from topical applications (creams and lotions) to the use of antibiotics and oral retinoids. The appropriate topical or oral preparation will be discussed and chosen for you by our specialist dermatologists, depending on your skin's needs.

We also offer the new Clearlight 100 – a natural alternative, using natural blue light to destroy the bacteria that invade the pores. This non-invasive therapy has a promising role in treating mild to moderate acne and has been shown to have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Two twenty-minute treatments per week for up to six weeks are recommended. Clearlight 100 is often used in conjunction with other topical or oral acne therapies.

PCA SKIN professional facial treatments are scientifically formulated to gently stimulate, firm and tighten skin. PCA SKIN utilises extensive research and innovation in all product development. The PCA facial treatments help inhibit acne, reduce oil production and help correct post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (skin discoloration) from acne. Treatments take 20 minutes and there is no need to take time off work after the treatment. Monthly treatments are recommended.