New Filler for Acne Scarring
The dermal filler Artefill, which is now used to plump up areas of the face to smooth out wrinkles, might soon be approved for use as an acne scar corrector. The testing phase is still underway, but if it gets …
19Sep
19Sep
Best Face Wash for Acne
Many of our patients ask us, “What is the best face wash for acne?” For mild acne, adding in a medicated face wash to your skin care routine is sometimes enough to fight off the development of acne. For those …
18Sep
Do At-Home Blue Lights Work?
Blue Light has been a staple of acne treatment for many years. Blue (LED) Light not only kills the p. acnes bacteria that causes acne, but can reduce inflammation on the skin. At the Clear Clinic, we often combine blue …
18Sep
Talking to Your Teen About Your Acne in New York
Most people will experience acne breakouts in their lifetime. In fact, nearly 100% of teens will have to deal with acne. In some cases it’s just the occasional–but no less embarrassing–pimple, while for others it’s severe, cystic acne. Dealing with …
14Sep
What Makes Acne Worse
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 …
14Sep
F.A.S.T. treatment is the fastest treatment for acne scars
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 …
13Sep
Where Can I Get a Cortisone Injection Near Union Square?
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 …
12Sep
Can Whey Protein Cause Acne?
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 …
12Sep
Is Dairy Good or Bad For Acne?
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. …
11Sep
Teenage Acne Success Story: Cassandra Bankson
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 …
