The causes of acne breakouts are multifactorial, meaning that acne is caused by a number of different factors. A few of the main known causes of acne breakouts are hormones, genetics and diet, all of which contribute to overactive sebaceous …
One question that we are commonly asked by our acne patients is, “Is Isolaz better than a facial?” Similarly, some patients ask us if the Isolaz treatment is a “super facial.” The answer is that the Isolaz is much more …
Although our goal, at the Clear Clinic, is always to clear your acne and reduce the appearance of your acne scars, we understand the need to cover up your acne and acne scars with makeup during the course of treatment. …
The most effective and longest-lasting treatment for atrophic acne scars (or “pitted” scars) is fractional laser resurfacing. There are two main types of fractional laser resurfacing performed at the Clear Clinic for acne scars: Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing and Fraxel …
Many in the medical field have long held the belief that diet and acne breakouts are completely unrelated. And for a while that made sense. After all, acne is caused from clogged pores and an abundance of sebum production. Who …
As summer continues to fly by, and the school year is quickly approaching, it is time to get rid of those deep acne scars. Luckily, Dr. Schweiger has developed a technique called the F.A.S.T. Scar Treatment, for improvement of pitted …
Treating acne can be very frustrating. Our patients often come to us after having tried many over-the-counter treatments and products. But sometimes, it takes a more powerful medication to really treat and heal acne. Oral medications are a great option …
Acne scars are not all created equal. There are several types of scars and marks that can be left behind from active acne. It is important to recognize the different types of acne scars in order to properly treat the …
One of the most effective ways to treat an active acne lesion is to spot treat it. We recommend using an anti-acne over-the-counter medication, such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur when spot-treating acne. All of those ingredients work …
The sudden presence of an acne lesion can feel like a mystery. Acne breakouts, which can seem to pop up out of nowhere, are actually caused by many different factors. But in truth, inflammation plays a big part in the …
