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 …
It may sound crazy, but one study showed that Botox may help to prevent acne. More information and further studies are necessary to determine if this treatment can actually make a difference, but a few practitioners claim that it can. …
A common question that we receive at the Clear Clinic is, “Why Do I have Acne?” Most people feel that if they’re washing their face every night, they should not develop acne. The truth is that the development of acne …
Adult acne seems to come up out of nowhere; after escaping years of teenager acne, most adults don’t anticipate breaking out in their 20’s and 30’s. Over-the-counter treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, that seemed to help during …
From an early age, we are taught to believe that consuming milk will make us big, strong and healthy. While milk is an essential nutrient for babies, many people start questioning its health benefits for weaned teens and adults. Just …
Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of moderate to severe inflammatory acne. The main way that antibiotics help to improve acne is to decrease the amount of p. acnes bacteria (the bacteria that leads to acne) presents on the …
Accutane, the brand name of a medication called Isotretinoin, is an oral medication used to treat severe acne that does not respond to other treatments. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Accutane works by a few different mechanisms. It prevents microcomedone formation …
Acne can be frustrating during the summer months. In the warm weather, women usually prefer to wear less makeup and acne on the body can be devastating for both women and men as they head to the beach. Our patients …
One of the most common inquiries we receive is, “What is the best fast acne treatment?” The truth is, acne can be chronic. It often requires long term use of topical medications to get rid of acne and maintain its …
Our patients often ask us, “Why do I have acne?” The answer is not always clear. We don’t know exactly why, at this point in their lives, they are developing acne. However, we do know the causative factors that lead …
