The causes of acne breakouts are multifactorial, meaning that acne is caused by a number of different factors. A few of the main known causes of acne breakouts are hormones, genetics and diet, all of which contribute to overactive sebaceous …
One question that we are commonly asked by our acne patients is, “Is Isolaz better than a facial?” Similarly, some patients ask us if the Isolaz treatment is a “super facial.” The answer is that the Isolaz is much more …
There are endless myths circulating about acne, so its hard to keep straight what is “truth” and what is a “myth.” Dr. Eric Schweiger notes that “It is important to learn about acne, because it is something that nearly 100% …
At Clear Clinic, we are always researching the newest, most cutting-edge ingredients to be used in the treatment of acne. The most widely used topical ingredients in the treatment of acne are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Both of which …
When you have acne, you start to wonder exactly what is going on with your skin and how to fix it. Question after question pops into your head and without a dermatologist on call to grill, you will undoubtedly turn …
Although our goal, at the Clear Clinic, is always to clear your acne and reduce the appearance of your acne scars, we understand the need to cover up your acne and acne scars with makeup during the course of treatment. …
Acne may not be a life threatening disease in the traditional sense, but those who suffer from acne can sometimes feel like it’s a life or death situation in terms of their self-esteem. With over 60 million people in the …
The most effective and longest-lasting treatment for atrophic acne scars (or “pitted” scars) is fractional laser resurfacing. There are two main types of fractional laser resurfacing performed at the Clear Clinic for acne scars: Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing and Fraxel …
The start of the school season always means stocking up on new clothes and supplies, but according to a new study, students are now investing money in procedures to treat acne and acne scars. The study, performed by The Patient’s …
Many of our patients ask us, Should I use Retin A? The answer to this commonly asked question is, probably. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Retin-A is just one example of a class of prescription medications called retinoids. These topical medications, …
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