Acne vulgaris is a very common skin problem, affecting around 85% of adults under 24 and around 50% of people over 25. Acne is a chronic skin problem that causes psychological discomfort. Adult acne, which affects an increasing proportion of the population, usually progresses from a chronic form. Most people with this problem do not achieve the desired results with modern medical treatments.

The difficulty in succumbing to medical treatment of acne, the persistence of the acne problem, the lack of effective treatment of acne vulgaris, the increase in the prevalence of Propionebacterium (one of the causes of acne vulgaris), the lack of sensitivity to antibiotics (from 20 % in 1978, to 62 % in 1996), and the side-effects of antibiotics, retinoids, and other acne drugs have all pushed the scientific community to look for improved acne treatment methods.

The specialists at our centre will recommend an acne treatment programme that suits you individually. Currently, our centre can offer a wide range of acne acne treatments, from traditional medication to state-of-the-art light therapy. You can also experience Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or a combination of these treatments.

Light therapy has been shown to produce significant changes in acne-prone skin, with an 80 per cent reduction in the inflammatory elements of acne, improved skin colour, elasticity, immune properties, appearance, and a healthier, more rejuvenated complexion.

What is acne?

Acne is a chronic inflammation of the sebaceous gland and the upper part of the hair follicle of the skinAcne is a chronic inflammation of the sebaceous gland and the upper part of the hair follicle of the skin. Acne varies in severity from a subtle impairment of skin functions to nodular, cystic forms and infiltrates accompanied by severe inflammation. Acne affects the face, neck, back and shoulders and is accompanied by pustules, blackheads – comedones, firm bumps – papules, painful red nodules and larger pustular swellings – cystic acne. If left untreated for a long time, they can leave permanent pitted scars, which is why acne treatment is essential to avoid such consequences.

How does acne occur ?

Comedogenesis – the appearance of comedones

In acne, the keratinocytes (epidermal cells), instead of detaching from the surface of the skin, stick together and block the hair follicle, thus preventing sebum secreted by the glands from reaching the surface. The accumulated sebum hardens and white and black pimples – comedones (incrustations) – form in the hair sac.

Specialists providing these services

Dr. Egle Aukstuoliene

Dermatovenerologist
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Edita Zubrickiene

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Services prices

Doctor of Medical Sciences dermatologist consultation (Dr. Eglė Aukštuolienė)

140

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Repeated consultation of the doctor of medical sciences (Dr. Eglė Aukštuolienė)

100

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Doctor of Science examination (Dr. Eglė Aukštuolienė)

60

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Consultation with a dermatologist (Edita Zubrickienė)

90

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Repeated consultation of a dermatologist (Edita Zubrickienė)

60

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Inspection (Edita Zubrickienė)

50

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