There is often confusion between acne and rosacea. Rosacea often resembles acne, but its is a different condition that requires a different treatment regimen. Dr. Schweiger tells us that, “Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that can present as pinkish, acne-like, …
New studies are showing that diet may have something to do with acne after all. While there has not been a conclusive study showing a link between junk food and diet, many of our patients tell us that their acne …
As any consumer knows, a new skincare product pops up on the market every week. Many claim to do things such as fight wrinkles and get rid of acne with new “revolutionary” ingredients. While some of these new ingredients may …
Patients sometimes ask us if sweat causes acne. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Sweat does not directly cause acne. The sweat glands are not the same as the oil producing glands, so sweat alone does not attract the p. acnes bacteria.” …
Many of our patients undergo treatment with the Isolaz laser acne treatment. This acne-fighting laser treatment has become one of the most popular acne treatments available. At Clear Clinic, we often combine it with photodynamic therapy, though the Isolaz is …
The news media has pounced on the story of actress Salma Hayek having acne in her twenties. She told Lucky magazine that her acne caused her severe depression and also prevented her from getting jobs in Hollywood. She said she …
A recently published British study tested the effect of thyme, marigold and myrrh on the p. acnes bacteria that causes acne. The study found that thyme was quite effective in killing the p. acnes bacteria; it showed to be more …
Clear Clinic Acne Tip of the Day: Don’t touch your face! It’s pretty simple–your hands and fingers carry a whole host of bacteria. The last thing you should be doing is introducing that bacteria back onto your face. We suggest …
The Fractional CO2 Laser is an excellent treatment for deep acne scars; it needs only one treatment and results are seen quickly. However, not everyone can stomach that three to five days of downtime that it requires. For these patients, …
While many people falsely believe that washing their face more frequently will help clear up acne, proper face washing is instrumental in getting the most out of your skin care products. At Clear Clinic, we know that it’s more about …
