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 …
Acne is one of the most common conditions seen in medicine – nearly 100% of people will experience acne to some degree during their lifetime! It is important to know a few facts about acne, in order to best prevent …
It’s teenagers who are usually associated with acne breakouts. But what about the adults? Increasingly, a large percentage of acne patients are above the age of 30. The cause is due to a mix of factors, including hormonal changes that …
The proven over the counter (OTC) acne-fighting ingredients on the market are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid works by aiding skin to peel and thus peel off the acne lesion. Salicylic Acid also helps the cells to shed, …
A study published in February, 2012, evaluated the efficacy of a commonly used oral acne medication for topical use. This medication, Spironolactone, has been used off-label for many years to treat acne by taking advantage of its androgen receptor blocking …
From an early age, we are taught to believe that consuming milk will make us big, strong and healthy. While milk is an essential nutrient for babies, many people start questioning its health benefits for weaned teens and adults. Just …
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 …
How to Lead a Clear Skin Lifestyle When we breakout, it’s easy to just throw our hands up in the air and not take any blame for our skin. Acne breakouts can be caused by a multitude of factors, but …
Chin pimples are most commonly seen in adult females who are experiencing hormonal acne Due to a change in androgen hormone levels, females in their 20’s-40’s experience an increase in sebum production, which leads to the aggravating phenomenon of adult …
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