The Advanced Acne Institute treats acne differently.  We’ve developed an innovativetreatment strategy called “acne anti-inflammatory therapy”, also called “AAI  Therapy.”  AAI Therapy involves the use of treatments that block inflammation, the root cause of acne breakouts.  Rather than prescribing various topical treatments that can be harsh on the skin, causing dryness and irritation, the Advanced Acne Institute avoids medications that cause irritation of the skin which can make acne breakouts even worse.  Instead, our acne dermatologists use medications that calm the skin and soothe inflammation.

Some AAI Therapies used at the Advanced Acne Institute include medications that block acne-causing hormones to prevent the development of acne breakouts.  We also use very effective remedies that prevent the acne-prone oil glands from becoming swollen and inflamed.  For some patients, we use light-based therapies to reduce acne inflammation and kill bacteria within acne-prone pores.