One of the hot topics covered at this past week’s annual summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatologyin New York City was the news of dermatologists treating very young patients with acne. The information, which was presented at the …
The adult years are supposed to be a time of clear, beautiful skin, right? Well think again. More and more adults are spending their 30s and 40s battling acne and are dealing with the frustration and embarrassment. While teenagers with …
Teenage Acne As any teenager–or parent of a teenager–can attest, dealing with severe acne can be a very difficult and devastating process. When you have acne–whether it be moderate or severe, your self-esteem plummets and your overall outlook on life …
Your high school years may be a distant memory, unfortunately those pimples that accompanied them are not. If you’re in your 30s or 40s and are still battling breakouts, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that nearly 30% of women from …
Does shaving cause acne? For most people, shaving does not cause acne. So, why do men who need to shave daily sometimes get acne-like bumps in their beard area? Dr. Schweiger explains that, “These bumps are not true acne; these …
In an article and video in this week’s Wall Street Journal, “In the Lab” columnist Shirley S. Wang takes an in-depth look at Photodynamic Therapy, one of the best adult acne treatment options on the market. Acne affects 40-50 million …
Many patients ask us, is acne caused by bacteria? While acne is not infectious or contagious, like a bacterial infection, the bacteria on your skin does play a role in the development of acne. When the skin’s follicles become plugged …
Cystic acne must be addressed differently than blackheads or whiteheads on the skin. Cysts are inflammatory lesions located deeper within the skin; therefore many of the treatments that are effective in treating blackheads and whiteheads do not improve cystic acne …
Topical prescription medications for acne are a mainstay in acne treatments. Although laser treatments for acne and oral medications for acne may seem to be more effective, topical medications play a very important role in the treatment of acne. Topical …
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 …
