It’s teenagers who are usually associated with acne breakouts. But what about the adults? Increasingly, a large percentage of acne patients are above the age of 30. The cause is due to a mix of factors, including hormonal changes that …
Our patients always ask us, “Does what I eat cause acne?” The truth is that we don’t know with certainty. For years, it was thought was that diet did not contribute to the formation of acne. However, recent research suggests that certain aspects …
The proven over the counter (OTC) acne-fighting ingredients on the market are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid works by aiding skin to peel and thus peel off the acne lesion. Salicylic Acid also helps the cells to shed, …
You’ve heard the warnings countless times about how damaging it is to pop a pimple. But that whitehead was calling your name and…you popped it. So now what? First of all, we hope you used a warm compress to soften …
A study published in February, 2012, evaluated the efficacy of a commonly used oral acne medication for topical use. This medication, Spironolactone, has been used off-label for many years to treat acne by taking advantage of its androgen receptor blocking …
Many people experience a pop-up blemish (usually at the most inopportune time) when the rest of their skin is perfectly clear. Those isolated zits can be the most frustrating of all. When it comes to treating one pimple at a …
Anyone with acne has heard time and time again how terrible it is to pick at your acne lesions. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and try and squeeze your pimple, but just try and imagine the …
Both men and women can develop acne during their adult years. The difference between treating acne for the different sexes is that acne treatments for men must fit into a man’s simple skin care routine. Women are often used to …
Dealing with obvious acne lesions is no fun for anybody–especially when it’s time to go out and face the world. But people like Cassandra Bankson, the teenager who demonstrated on You Tube how she applies makeup to cover her obvious …
The best acne medication is different for every acne patient. Each patient that we see at the Clear Clinic in NYC has a different type of acne, different needs for their skin, and different schedules in which to fit their …
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