One question that we are commonly asked by our acne patients is, “Is Isolaz better than a facial?” Similarly, some patients ask us if the Isolaz treatment is a “super facial.” The answer is that the Isolaz is much more …
Acne excoriee is a common condition that we see at the Clear Clinic. Acne excoriee is the condition of picking at your acne. Picking at your skin causes more inflammation than was originally present in the acne bump and can …
Here’s what to expect during your dermatology visit at the Clear Clinic: Prior to your visit, you will fill out pertinent information online. Before you even arrive at the Clear Clinic, we will know which acne medications you’ve tried in …
You’ve heard the warnings countless times about how damaging it is to pop a pimple. But that whitehead was calling your name and…you popped it. So now what? First of all, we hope you used a warm compress to soften …
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 …
Accutane, the brand name of a medication called Isotretinoin, is an oral medication used to treat severe acne that does not respond to other treatments. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Accutane works by a few different mechanisms. It prevents microcomedone formation …
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 …
There is often confusion between acne and rosacea. Rosacea often resembles acne, but its is a different condition that requires a different treatment regimen. Dr. Schweiger tells us that, “Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that can present as pinkish, acne-like, …
Even patients with the most porcelain skin are interested in clearing up their clogged pores. We all have them; it’s just a matter of figuring out the best way to clear them out. Spa facials and home extractions can be …
