There are many factors that can lead to an acne breakout, but it can be hard memorizing exactly what all of those potential causes are and why you should avoid them. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin …
The F.A.S.T. treatment is an acne scar treatment, developed by Dr. Schweiger, that he has found to be the fastest treatment for acne scars. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “F.A.S.T. is an acronym for Focal Acne Scar Treatment, meaning that during …
The Clear Clinic has recently opened its doors just north of Union Square. Dermatologists and board-certified dermatology PA’s are available at the Clear Clinic on 19th St in Manhattan. If you need a cortisone injection in downtown NYC, you’re in …
An article published in the September 2012 Cutis Journal described a case study of five teenage boys who took whey protein supplements for weight gain and muscle building. Shortly after initiation of whey protein supplementation, these boys experienced an onset …
It used to be that any correlation between acne and diet was pooh-poohed by medical professionals. But new research showing that there just may be more truth to the acne and diet theory, has doctors and patients reexamining their data. …
We discovered Cassandra Bankson, a teenager suffering from severe acne, when she bravely showed her bare, makeup-free face to viewers on You Tube in 2010. The purpose was to demonstrate to other acne sufferers that it is possible to successfully …
Our patients often ask us, “What is Retin A?” They have heard of it, perhaps read about its benefits in magazines, tried it as teenagers, or seen over-the-counter formulations in the drug store. However, Retin A remains a mystery to …
According to research conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, the “impressive, long-term results” of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for moderate to severe acne rival those of isotretinoin (aka Accutane). An effective alternative to isotretinoin is a much welcome thing. While …
Your wedding has somehow crept up on you suddenly, and you now realize that the big event that seemed a lifetime away is now next month! Here are a few ways to get clear skin fast before walking down the …
A recent article published in Pediatric Dermatology about the help-seeking behaviors and treatment choices of adolescents with acne shed light upon how teens are going about treating their acne. The data, which was pulled from an anonymous survey administered to …
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