Our acne patients with skin of color have unique concerns when it comes to treating their acne. They can easily form post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (ie. dark spots) on their skin after inflammatory acne lesions heal. In addition, many laser and light …
Here at Clear Clinic we are constantly being asked about the best ways to get rid of acne. The truth is that every patient responds to treatments differently, but there are some general rules when it comes to fighting acne …
Recent recommendations from the South Beach Symposium, published in Skin & Allergy News, reiterate the importance of treating inflammatory acne early in patients with skin of color. Darker skin types are more susceptible to a type of acne scarring called …
The acne product market is full of creams and cleansers, but did you know there are also pills meant to target breakouts? Here’s an overview of some of the most popular vitamins that claim to fight acne from the inside …
Acne Scar 411: What You Should Know About Ice Pick Scars The most common types of acne scars are atrophic, ice pick and hypertrophic scars. Atrophic scars are shallow pitted scars with smooth borders. Ice pick scars are a specific …
For a more immediate solution to an acne outbreak, you might consider a medical extraction. This is basically a medical facial which includes an extraction. What this does is to get rid of any active lesions and it also works …
The F.A.S.T. procedure, developed by Dr. Schweiger, uses the most effective laser technology for the treatment of acne scars in an innovative way to improve results and decrease downtime. F.A.S.T. stands for Focal Acne Scar Treatment; this focal acne scar …
Blackheads and whiteheads both fall in the category of non-inflammatory acne, or comedones. However, this does not mean that they are the same thing. Blackheads and whiteheads are actually distinct types of acne on the skin. So, what is the …
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 …
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