Best Acne Medications
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 …
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. …
Is acne contagious? No, acne is not contagious. Although acne is caused by the p. acnes bacteria, it cannot spread like bacterial infections. Nearly everyone has p. acne bacteria on their skin, but other factors must be in play for …
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 …
New research is promising to acne patients who want to continue blue light treatments at home to clear up their blemishes. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD) conducted a clinical study of the Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light …
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 …
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 …
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 …
June officially marks the start of wedding season. Summer time and early fall are indeed the busiest times to get married. Whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid or just a guest, dealing with acne breakouts at a wedding is certainly not …
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many of our patients are becoming concerned about acne flares on the body. These acne flares on chest and back, aka “bacne”, can be difficult to treat with OTC acne treatments. Dr. Schweiger recommends that …