Acne '07

Acne is a medical problem with enormous psychological and emotional consequences. Problem skin plagues people of all ages and the cause is usually multi-factorial.

Acne can result from hormonal imbalance, stress, diet, genetics, cosmetic products, and inappropriate treatment regimens. Acne lesions range from mild - with little redness and mostly blackheads or whiteheads - to severe - with cysts, pain and scarring. Regardless, acne is an inflammatory problem of the dermal and epidermal layers of the skin.

Dr. VanderVeer's revolutionary treatment program for acne specifically addresses the pathophysiology of acne in a unique way.

Why is the treatment of Acne so important to Dr. VanderVeer?

"I have suffered from Acne myself - both as a teenager and as an adult woman. I tried everything available - all inappropriate treatments - and only recently found an effective solution. Researching skin and acne, I developed a distinctive program based on the latest medical information. I used the program myself and successfully treated my own problem skin as well as that of many others. I know the liberating feeling of having clear and healthy skin and the difference it has made in my own life."

Acne is not a cosmetic issue. It takes an enormous toll on persons who suffer with it. People of any age with acne may have low self-esteem or limit their life due to their feelings about their appearance. Traditional treatments for acne can leave the skin feeling dry, painful, thickened, and even greasy! Patients sometimes express that they feel very uncomfortable in their skin especially when many of the treatments can have serious side effects.

How is Acne best treated?

"Traditional Acne treatments have consistently failed to address what I believe to be the definitive treatment for acne - calming down the skin rather than hyper-stimulating it."

The vast array of treatments for acne has changed little in the past 30 years. Yet many patients consistently fail these therapies. Ineffective treatment leads to unnecessary expense, risks of treatment side-effects and potential for permanent scarring. Treatments such as topical and oral antibiotics, scrubs and abrasives, topical benzoyl peroxides, topical retinoic products, oral isotretinoin (Accutane), and even hormones, ALL inflame or damage the skin.

The VanderVeer Center's unique acne program is non-toxic, safe and effective. It does not utilize any harmful chemicals or treatments.

Complimentary consultations are available for all patients prior to starting the VanderVeer Acne Action Plan^SM.

Thank you for your confidence, and welcome to the beginning of healthy and clear skin!