Acne is a skin condition when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.

Effective treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up. 

Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of such problems.

Dr. Uduji and her team of aesthetic professionals recognize that your skin tone, texture, and acne scars require individual attention. They develop treatment plans that improve skin quality while minimizing scarring, employing techniques such as: