CASE STUDY:
Helping Sarah Regain Her Confidence Through Acne Treatment
Concern: Adult Acne & Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Age: 28
Skin Type: Combination
Treatment Plan: Medical-grade skincare, chemical peels, and microneedling with Purasomes
The Situation
When Sarah first came to Damalis Skin Clinic, she was feeling disheartened. In her late twenties, she had expected acne to be a thing of the past—but instead, her breakouts had become more frequent, more inflamed, and more difficult to manage. She had tried everything from high-street products to internet-recommended routines, but nothing gave her lasting results. Worse still, her skin was becoming irritated and scarred.
The breakouts were beginning to impact her self-esteem. At work, she was conscious of her appearance in meetings. Socially, she felt the need to cover up with makeup—but no matter how much she used, the uneven texture still showed through. “I felt like I was constantly hiding,” she later told us.
Our Approach
During Sarah’s consultation, Dr. Steph took time to understand the full picture. We reviewed her skincare products, lifestyle habits, and took a full medical history. Using our OBSERV520x skin analysis system, we were able to look beneath the surface and pinpoint the underlying triggers. These included hormonal fluctuations, a compromised skin barrier from incorrect product use, and heavy makeup that was trapping bacteria and oil.
Sarah had also been prescribed a topical cream online that did contain useful active ingredients—but the concentrations were too low to make a real difference. Her skin needed a more targeted and structured approach.
We created a personalised treatment plan that focused on four core goals:
- Calming inflammation
- Reducing breakouts
- Improving skin tone and texture
- Preventing future flare-ups
This included:
- Medical-grade skincare with clinically proven actives at effective concentrations
- Chemical peels to gently exfoliate, brighten, and decongest the skin
- Microneedling with Purasomes, a regenerative treatment to fade post-acne marks, support collagen production, and improve skin texture
- Lifestyle support, including dietary guidance and gut-skin health education, recognising the role internal balance plays in skin clarity
Regular follow-ups with skin imaging helped track Sarah’s progress, adjust her regimen if needed, and keep her motivated throughout.
Results
By the six-week mark, Sarah was seeing fewer breakouts and a much calmer complexion. Her skin tone had begun to even out, and the redness was significantly reduced. At 12 weeks, the transformation was visibly clear: her active acne was under control, her pigmentation was fading, and her skin looked smoother and ealthier.
Most importantly, her confidence had returned. She started wearing less makeup—not because she had to, but because she wanted to.
In Her Words:
“I finally feel like I’m in control of my skin. The team at Damalis Skin Clinic really listened to me and explained everything so clearly. I had regular follow-ups to check progress, and I could ask questions at every step. The support I received was unbelievable. I just wish I’d found them sooner!”
Why This Matters
Acne isn’t just a teenage issue—and it’s never just about the skin. It affects confidence, mental wellbeing, and how we feel in our own skin. At Damalis Skin Clinic, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments or harsh quick fixes. We take a medically led, skin-first approach to get to the root of your breakouts and build a plan that supports long-term skin health.
