If you’re sick of your clogged pores after a few months of falling out of your regular skin care habits, you may consider having a short series of microdermabrasion to clean out your pores. Microdermabrasion uses a mechanical abrasion, in …
One of the most effective treatments for severe acne is the retinoid isotretinoin (aka Accutane). You’ve most likely heard about the possible side effects associated with oral use of isotretinoin, but the positives far outweigh the negatives when it comes …
Acne has many causes. If it was so simple as to only one one cause, anyone could treat acne effectively. At the Clear Clinic, we recognize that acne has numerous influencing factors, so treatment must be multifactorial. In addition to …
Labor Day weekend is here and for many that means the back to school season is upon us. Unfortunately the new school year can bring on new acne breakouts, thanks to stress. The fun, careless days of summer are over …
If you’re like most people, when you wake up in the morning with a pimple, the first thing you want to know is ‘how to get rid of a pimple ASAP!’ No one welcomes the unwanted bump on their face, …
Teenage acne can be frustrating. You’re finally entering high school, going to social events and thinking about the future – and then acne pops up at the most inopportune time. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “the reason that acne affects many …
It is finally possible to do the previously impossible; there is now a great option available to shrink your pores. For years, it was thought that you were stuck with your enlarged pores. We now know that this just isn’t …
There are roughly 40-5o million Americans who suffer from acne breakouts. How do you know when it’s time to do more than just look beyond the traditional over-the-counter acne medications and treatments at the drug store and start seeking help …
It is important to treat acne, even the most mild acne, at the first sign of its development. Failure to begin treatment can lead to permanent scarring and worsening acne. But what if acne presents during the summer months? It …
Our patients commonly ask us, “Does Proactiv work?” It seems easy enough: you order it online, open the box, complete the three steps. And the truth is that it does sometimes work. However, Proactiv isn’t always effective enough for all …
