The main cause of acne is due to a hyperproduction of sebum under hormonal influence.

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The appearance of a pimple at the level of the follicle is due to an excess of sebum. The latter flows to the surface of the skin which then becomes oilier. The canal can become blocked and the pore clog, leading to the arrival of a blackhead/comedone or a white microcyst.

Then, the development of an inflammation inside the follicles and the infection of these by the sympathetic bacteria Propionibacterium acnes leads to pimples (papules, pustules and nodules).

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The hypersecretion of sebum

Sebum is an oily substance produced by sebaceous glands located in hair follicles, the small sacs buried in the skin that make body hair. Usually, the sebum produced by these cells diffuses out of the follicles and forms a thin film on the skin to protect it from drying out and external aggressions.

In the case of acne, the sebaceous glands of the face and upper body secrete an abnormally high quantity of sebum: the skin becomes oily. This excessive secretion is the result of the action of sex hormones, whether at the time of puberty or, in adult women, at certain times of the menstrual cycle or pregnancy.

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Seborrheic retention

In acne, the walls of the canal that connects each orifice of the hair follicles to the surface of the skin tend to thicken, thus reducing its diameter and partially blocking the diffusion of sebum out of the follicle. This phenomenon, associated with the excessive production of sebum, causes an accumulation of sebum in the follicle. This increases in volume and sometimes breaks under the pressure of the accumulated sebum. Seborrheic retention is responsible for the formation of comedones (black pimples and white pimples).

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Inflammation of the follicles

When a follicle is clogged and filled with sebum, inflammation can occur, linked to both damage to the follicle from excess sebum and the overgrowth of a microorganism called Propionobacterium acnes. This microorganism is naturally present in the follicles. In the presence of large amounts of sebum (which it feeds on), Propionobacterium acnes multiplies excessively and contributes to inflammation of the follicle and surrounding skin. Papules or nodules then form.

The follicle can be superinfected by other bacteria present on the skin which leads to the appearance of a pustule or a cyst containing pus.

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What is the Teen Facial Protocol?

Our innovative protocol combines the effectiveness of LEDs with the purifying effect of a glycolic mask that cleanses the follicles of excess sebum. This absorbs cellular debris and removes the oily appearance of the treated surface, with an astringent effect.

LED phototherapy is the new alternative for treating various skin conditions, especially acne.

LEDs are recognized for their anti-inflammatory effect, and for their effectiveness in reducing sebum production; their actions complement each other with a healing effect, while destroying the bacteria responsible for acne.

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The number of sessions and their frequency vary according to the type of acne and its degree of development. On average, it takes 10 sessions.

Finally solutions to stop acne activity on your back or face!