We’ve heard the frustrations from so many of our patients who feel as though their fight against acne will never end. Most of the time the frustrations are due in part to trying to take matters into their own hands …
Sometimes the urge to pick at a zit is so overwhelming that you feel like your fingers have a mind of their own. When that first tinge of an underlying pimple starts to form underneath the skin, the mind begins …
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is an in-office procedure used to treat active acne and prevent future acne breakouts. PDT is often performed in a series of treatments; it is sometimes used in a series of multiple PDT treatments, but more often …
When your skin is acne-prone, one of the causes is an overproduction of sebum. That overproduction of sebum can lead to a perpetual shiny face. We hear many patients complain about this “oil slick” effect, especially when it occurs in …
Acne scars are frustrating for many patients. Even the most mild acne can lead to the development of permanent acne scars. Luckily, there are effective treatments available to improve the appearance of acne scars. Fractional resurfacing lasers, such as the …
Using the right skincare products to combat acne breakouts is essential. But just as you should seek out acne-fighting ingredients to use in your skincare–our favorites are tea tree oil, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, lactic acid and salicylic acid–you should also …
When you have acne, it’s very important to be sure the makeup you use will not exacerbate your acne breakouts. We have explained what to look for in makeup when you have acne and now we can share one of …
It’s the season for travel. Summer wouldn’t be the same without vacation, but introducing a new environment to your skin is not always the best thing for acne-prone complexions. Here, Clear Clinic’s tips on how to stay acne-free even when …
Treating acne scars can be a tricky issue when your skin has darker pigment in it. One of the most effective ways to treat acne scarring is with laser treatments, which can sometimes cause hyperpigmentation in skin of color. So …
Acne must be treated promptly, in order to avoid deep scars and hyperpigmentation that can form after even mild acne clear. Deep scars on the skin form due to imperfect healing of the skin’s surface after acne lesions resolve. But …
