Why isn’t my ProActiv working? Acne expert Dr. Schweiger explains that, “ProActiv is an excellent product, containing an effective concentration of benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne. However, acne is multifactorial, meaning that it is caused by a variety …
Deep pitted acne scars are a permanent reminder of old acne, and can distract from the appearance of clear skin. Perhaps you have been battling acne for years, or perhaps your deep pitted acne scars are from newer acne breakouts. …
How can the red marks left behind after adult acne be removed? Post-inflammatory erythema, or the red marks left behind after acne, can be treated with the KTP laser. Two or three treatments with the KTP laser are …
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 …
If there was only one way to treat acne, we would all have gorgeous clear acne-free skin. The truth is that, one size does not fit all for acne treatments. Everyone’s skin has different needs, and every patient we meet …
As much as everyone hates to hear it, acne is not just for teenagers! Adult acne is a common phenomenon that can present at anytime into your 50’s! Dr. Schweiger notes that, “Many of our patients tell us that they …
The 5 things you should know about Fraxel acne scar treatment: Fraxel is non-ablative: The Fraxel Restore laser treatment is a non-ablative treatment, meaning that its energy is sent through the skin, without ablating the superficial layers of the skin. …
How soon after I develop a new acne scar should I come in for treatment? Dr. Schweiger explains that, “It is best to visit your dermatologist for treatment prior to developing acne scars. You can begin in-office physical treatments for …
There is a wide range of acne severity; acne can present as one pimple from time to time, or it can be constant and overwhelming. For this reason, we often grade acne, in order to provide the most effective treatment …
We’ve all been there – its midnight and you have a giant pimple on your cheek that you can’t help but squeeze! However, what about when squeezing the pimple results in a red acne indentation on your face that lasts …
