Caring for acne prone skin is tricky enough, but when your skin is also dry, it makes using traditional acne treatments more difficult. Many acne medications, particularly over the counter formulations and topical retinoids, can be drying to the skin. …
Laser Genesis is an excellent treatment option for both acne scars and the redness left behind after old acne clear (called post-inflammatory erythema.) Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Laser Genesis is a 1064nm short-pulsed laser that is non-ablative, meaning it does …
During pregnancy, you have enough on your mind without worrying about how to stop your acne from flaring! Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Some medications and acne treatments are actually clinically proven to be safe during pregnancy. We are cautious when …
When acne shows up during your 20’s, it can be confusing. Most people thought they were in the clear if they never developed teenage acne, or that they had already battled acne during their teenage years and had moved forward. …
A common complaint of many patients beginning an acne regimen is that their acne gets worse before it gets better. This is not always the case, but can be frustrating for those patients who do experience the initial acne flare. …
When a pimple pops up on the morning of your big presentation, it is important to have the best zit zapping tips up your sleeve! Dr. Schweiger notes that, “Acne is not solved overnight, meaning that it can take weeks …
It is a widely believed idea that regular exercise can lead to the development of acne. The truth is that exercise itself does not cause acne. Sometimes, if you wear tight clothing or a helmet, you may experience a condition …
When it comes to cleansing acne-prone skin, one of the biggest goals is to deep clean the pores. Our skin’s pores are where the P. acnes bacteria gets trapped, along with dead skin cells, and then forms a pimple. Ridding …
Many of our patients tell us that they have “red bumps on my arms.” They assume that these red bumps are acne bumps and some of them have even tried applying acne medications to these bumps. Dr. Schweiger explains that, …
It’s not just the unsightly bumps associated with acne that give the skin an unpleasant look. It’s also the redness and discoloration involved in acne breakouts that make the skin look uneven and unattractive. We’re not only talking about the …
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