Do hormones play a part of the development of acne? Yes, sex related hormones called “androgens” can contribute to the development of acne. In particular, androgens can effect the “sebum” (a.k.a. skin oil) production. Each hair follicle on your body has …
Top 5 Reasons to See a Dermatologist for Your Acne: There is no doubt about it, treating acne early can prevent the formation of permanent scarring. Even patients with very mild acne visit the Clear Clinic to begin using a …
The Fraxel laser treatment is an excellent treatment for improving your acne scars. Not only does the Fraxel laser improve the texture of pitted acne scars, but the Fraxel laser also addresses discoloration (in the form of brown and red …
Facial cleansing brushes, such as the Clarisonic brush, have increased in popularity substantially over the past few years. It’s hard not to notice all of the advertising trying to convince you to jump on the cleansing brush bandwagon. What many …
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 …
