There is often confusion as to which acne scar treatment is better, the Fractional CO2 Laser or the Fraxel re:store Laser. Both lasers are fractionated, meaning that healthy skin is left between the treated areas for safer treatments and faster …
The treatment of acne is multifactorial, meaning that many different factors leading to the formation of acne must be addressed. There are three main categories of acne treatments: In-office laser and light treatments for acne: This includes treatments such as …
Adult acne can be very frustrating. Many patients who never had acne in their teens experience acne during their adult years. There is no universal “best treatment for adult acne;” each patient must be treated for their unique type of …
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 …
With all of the laser and light treatments available for acne, choosing the most appropriate treatment can be daunting. The Isolaz acne laser, Photodynamic Therapy, and Blue and Red LED light therapy are all effective treatments. Dr. Schweiger explains that, …
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 …
Our patients often ask us, “what are acne scars?” and “why do they develop?” Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Inflammatory acne lesions can cause damage to the skin. If this occurs, the skin’s natural healing process stimulates the production of new …
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 …
Many of our female patients tell us that they never had acne in their teenage years. These 20-40 year old women are often frustrated by the new onset of acne during a time when they never expected it. Dr. Schweiger …
Our acne patients with skin of color have unique concerns when it comes to treating their acne. They can easily form post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (ie. dark spots) on their skin after inflammatory acne lesions heal. In addition, many laser and light …
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