Menu of Services ACNE Office Visit With Health Care Provider Assessment with a licensed health care provider for evaluation of acne & treatment plan. Cortisone Injection Steroid Injection into acne lesions that greatly reduce pimple duration. …
Jillian Cirillo is a licensed Esthetician at Schweiger Dermatology in New York, and has been practicing medical aesthetics since 2004. With a special focus in acne and anti-aging treatment, Jillian offers medical grade aesthetic treatments, such as lasers, peels, and …
Blackheads and whiteheads both fall in the category of non-inflammatory acne, or comedones. However, this does not mean that they are the same thing. Blackheads and whiteheads are actually distinct types of acne on the skin. So, what is the …
Some skin care professionals are touting the benefits of facial oils for the treatment of acne. Dr. Schweiger notes that, “While we are always looking for the next great treatment for acne, there is not enough research to prove that …
There are so many steps in your skin care routine already, why do you need to exfoliate? The truth is that exfoliating is good for acne prone skin for a variety of reasons. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Using a gentle …
Does adult acne scar? Adult acne, particularly inflammatory acne, can lead to the development of pitted acne scars. How can acne scars be prevented? It is important for even mild acne to be treated promptly by a dermatologist. Starting an …
The dermal filler Artefill, which is now used to plump up areas of the face to smooth out wrinkles, might soon be approved for use as an acne scar corrector. The testing phase is still underway, but if it gets …
According to research conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, the “impressive, long-term results” of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for moderate to severe acne rival those of isotretinoin (aka Accutane). An effective alternative to isotretinoin is a much welcome thing. While …
Anyone with acne has heard time and time again how terrible it is to pick at your acne lesions. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and try and squeeze your pimple, but just try and imagine the …
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 …
