The Tria Blue Light Device is a unique treatment that allows you to take some of the technology available at the Clear Clinic directly into your own home. Dr. Schweiger notes that, “Blue LED light has been proven to kill …
NYC acne expert, Dr. Eric Schweiger, shares his 5 tips to fight adult acne: Visit your dermatologist ASAP – do not waste time trying to determine the best OTC acne regimen for your skin. While you are playing around with …
Acne has been treated with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for many years; this is a mainstay of our acne treatment regimen at the Clear Clinic. Success in treating acne with PDT has been well-documented clinically. Our experiences back this up; our …
Top 5 Reasons to See a Dermatologist for Your Acne: There is no doubt about it, treating acne early can prevent the formation of permanent scarring. Even patients with very mild acne visit the Clear Clinic to begin using a …
During pregnancy, you have enough on your mind without worrying about how to stop your acne from flaring! Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Some medications and acne treatments are actually clinically proven to be safe during pregnancy. We are cautious when …
There’s new research in the treatment of acne vulgaris (commonly referred to as plain old acne). Researchers at UCLA found a virus called a bacteriaphage (also know as phage) that kills the P. acnes bacteria that lead to acne breakouts. …
Chin acne is a frustrating phenomenon that many women experience. Unfortunately, acne on the chin doesn’t present as tiny subtle acne lesions; acne on the chin usually presents as painful, cystic nodules that last for days. These acne breakouts on …
Acne excoriee is a very common condition in which someone picks at their acne. It is not unusual for someone to pop a pimple from time to time (though we don’t recommend it!), but those people who regularly pick at …
Blue Light has been a staple of acne treatment for many years. Blue (LED) Light not only kills the p. acnes bacteria that causes acne, but can reduce inflammation on the skin. At the Clear Clinic, we often combine blue …
There are many factors that can lead to an acne breakout, but it can be hard memorizing exactly what all of those potential causes are and why you should avoid them. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin …
