Everyone wants acne off of their face quickly, but trying to pick at or pop your pimples only leaves marks on the face for a longer period of time. Commonly, picking at or popping your pimples leads to more inflammation …
As tempting as it can be, it is important to avoid popping pimples and picking at your skin when you break out. Not only does picking your acne cause it to stick around longer (due to increased inflammation on the …
Stopping by your dermatologist’s office for a cortisone shot is the single most effective and safest method of getting rid of a new pimple on your skin. Dr. Schweiger notes that, “At the Clear Clinic, we reserve a number of …
There are so many steps in your skin care routine already, why do you need to exfoliate? The truth is that exfoliating is good for acne prone skin for a variety of reasons. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Using a gentle …
Many people have heard that there is a simple way to get rid of a pimple quickly, called a cortisone shot. However, not everyone is familiar with what a cortisone shot actually is! So, what is a cortisone shot? Dr. …
If we breakout during the summer months because of excess sweating and heat, then why do we get acne in the winter? Why does acne sometimes worsen during the months when we are neither sweating or hot? Dr. Schweiger explains …
How can the red marks left behind after adult acne be removed? Post-inflammatory erythema, or the red marks left behind after acne, can be treated with the KTP laser. Two or three treatments with the KTP laser are …
Even the most well-controlled acne will still break through once in a while; it is important to have a great spot treatment to apply to these unwanted pimples as soon as they pop up. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “The very …
1. Wash your face twice a day: Washing with a gentle cleanser helps to remove dirt and grime that builds up in the pores from makeup and environmental exposures. Patients with acne-prone skin can use a medicated cleanser containing salicylic …
We’ve all been there – its midnight and you have a giant pimple on your cheek that you can’t help but squeeze! However, what about when squeezing the pimple results in a red acne indentation on your face that lasts …
