Most people have some variation of combination skin, with some oil here and a few dry patches there. But when it comes to treating acne, having combination skin can prove to be a little bit tricky–especially when you factor wrinkles …
Here’s what to expect during your dermatology visit at the Clear Clinic: Prior to your visit, you will fill out pertinent information online. Before you even arrive at the Clear Clinic, we will know which acne medications you’ve tried in …
Fighting acne can seem like an all-consuming, every day battle, but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Thanks to ongoing innovations in the field of dermatology, treating acne lesions and acne scars can be very …
Treatment of acne can sometimes be overwhelming. There are topical medications to be applied every morning and evening, sometimes oral medications to take once or twice a day, and weekly in-office treatments. The good news is that many precription medications are …
If you’re looking for an acne treatment that actually works, amazing results almost instantly, look no further than Isolaz Acne Therapy. What is Isolaz therapy? Isolaz is a painless in-office procedure that deep cleans the pores like nothing else out …
For patients with severe acne, who have not responded to other treatments in the past, Accutane is a miracle medication. Nearly all patients respond very well to Accutane and their acne is cleared for years (or forever!) So why does …
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 last thing you want to deal with in the hot summer months is acne. Summer is a time when you want to let your skin show and not worry about any skin issues. The hot temperatures can trigger an …
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 …
