Beverly Hills 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord shocked her fans with a revealing picture of herself on Twitter without any makeup. The biggest shock was that the beautiful blond actress has acne. She Tweeted: “I woke up this morning and decided …
During a woman’s menstrual cycle, she undergoes a hormonal roller coaster. It’s been proven that hormones can be a major cause of acne breakouts. A study published in the Archives of Dermatology found that 63% of acne-prone women experience premenstrual …
Parents often ask us if it is too soon to bring their teenager in to receive treatment for their acne. The answer is that it is never too soon. Even the mildest acne can be treated effectively with prescription medications …
New studies are showing that diet may have something to do with acne after all. While there has not been a conclusive study showing a link between junk food and diet, many of our patients tell us that their acne …
Patients sometimes ask us if sweat causes acne. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Sweat does not directly cause acne. The sweat glands are not the same as the oil producing glands, so sweat alone does not attract the p. acnes bacteria.” …
A recently published British study tested the effect of thyme, marigold and myrrh on the p. acnes bacteria that causes acne. The study found that thyme was quite effective in killing the p. acnes bacteria; it showed to be more …
The most important feature of a makeup is the inclusion of the phrase “non-comedogenic” or “non-acnegenic” on its label. These phrases indicate that the makeup has been tested and shown not to contribute to the formation of acne. Dr. Schweiger …
Even patients with the most porcelain skin are interested in clearing up their clogged pores. We all have them; it’s just a matter of figuring out the best way to clear them out. Spa facials and home extractions can be …
We are often asked if it is okay to get a suntan as a means of treating acne. Many patients believe that their acne is improved when they have a suntan, so it is difficult for them to understand when …
The answer is yes, absolutely. Many patients with acne prone skin skip moisturizing because they feel that the more they “dry out” their skin, the fewer acne lesions they will have. The truth is that some acne patients do have …
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