There is often confusion as to which acne scar treatment is better, the Fractional CO2 Laser or the Fraxel re:store Laser. Both lasers are fractionated, meaning that healthy skin is left between the treated areas for safer treatments and faster …
ashing your face at night is a no-brainer. We know how important it is to remove makeup and any dirt and debris that has undoubtedly landed on your face during the course of the day. But did you know that …
The treatment of acne is multifactorial, meaning that many different factors leading to the formation of acne must be addressed. There are three main categories of acne treatments: In-office laser and light treatments for acne: This includes treatments such as …
Adult acne can be very frustrating. Many patients who never had acne in their teens experience acne during their adult years. There is no universal “best treatment for adult acne;” each patient must be treated for their unique type of …
It’s a common misconception that drying out your skin will help clear up your acne. But what really happens is your body produces more oil to compensate for the lack of oil it feels on your skin. Our bodies are …
Acne scars form as the skin repairs itself from the insult of inflammatory acne bumps. These atrophic (“pitted”) spots on the face can be quite frustrating, as they can’t be covered with makeup and don’t resolve on their own. Many …
With all of the laser and light treatments available for acne, choosing the most appropriate treatment can be daunting. The Isolaz acne laser, Photodynamic Therapy, and Blue and Red LED light therapy are all effective treatments. Dr. Schweiger explains that, …
Beverly Hills 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord shocked her fans with a revealing picture of herself on Twitter without any makeup. The biggest shock was that the beautiful blond actress has acne. She Tweeted: “I woke up this morning and decided …
Cortisone injections are the most effective “spot treatment” that exists for getting rid of inflammatory acne lesions quickly. A small amount of an anti-inflammatory medication, called triamcinolone, is injection directly into the pimple. Since pimples are essentially inflammatory reactions to …
It’s tough to decide which acne products to spend your money on. At Clear Clinic, we tell our patients to stick to products that contain the proven acne-fighters salicylic acid, sulfur, benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil and rescorcinol. The new …
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