It’s a common misconception that drying out your skin will help clear up your acne. But what really happens is your body produces more oil to compensate for the lack of oil it feels on your skin. Our bodies are …
Acne scars form as the skin repairs itself from the insult of inflammatory acne bumps. These atrophic (“pitted”) spots on the face can be quite frustrating, as they can’t be covered with makeup and don’t resolve on their own. Many …
Cortisone injections are the most effective “spot treatment” that exists for getting rid of inflammatory acne lesions quickly. A small amount of an anti-inflammatory medication, called triamcinolone, is injection directly into the pimple. Since pimples are essentially inflammatory reactions to …
Acne does not choose favorites, so unfortunately everyone can develop acne at some point in their lives. It is more common in teenagers and young women, but acne commonly presents in men as well. In male patients, acne often presents …
If you are noticing that your hairline and forehead areas are breaking out, your hair products may be to blame. Many hairsprays and hair gels contain oils that may contribute to acne breakouts. Here, are Clear Clinic’s top tips on …
At Clear Clinic, we take an integrative approach to your acne treatment. Meaning that, we don’t only treat the acne, we work on the full picture. During your treatment, we make sure you’re under the care of our mental health …
The fight against acne can sometimes feel as though it’s draining your wallet. So how to beat and banish breakouts without breaking the bank? Dr. Schweiger often gets questions as to which products can be bought on the cheap and …
As summer approaches, it is important to understand the potential for sun sensitivity that accompanies many common acne treatments. Our acne patients are often using a combination of prescription acne medications with in-office laser and light treatments. Both of these …
We have heard many complaints from patients that facial hair removal treatments, such as threading, plucking and waxing, can lead to acne breakouts afterwards. The most common sort of breakout is little white bumps in the area that the hair …
The warm spring weather is often a signal for people to clean out their closets. Your skin care wardrobe should be no different. To ensure maximum efficacy of your products, especially where acne products are concerned, it’s important to keep …
