Let’s face it, we’ve all been tempted to pick at our pimples. Whether it’s a whitehead or an inflamed pimple, the temptation to pick and pop at our acne breakouts is always there. But keeping your hands to yourself is …
What causes acne scars? The skin’s response to p. acnes bacteria can produce inflammatory acne (“pimples”), these inflammatory lesions often leave scars behind after they resolve. Some people are more prone to scarring than others, and can end up with …
Acne is one of the most common skin issues during pregnancy. This should be a time of joyfulness, but often times we hear of the negative side effects all of those pregnancy hormones have on the skin. When an overproduction …
Why does acne cause scarring? These are two major types of acne lesions, inflammatory (such as a “pimple” or a cyst) and non-inflammatory (such as a “blackhead”or “whitehead”.) Inflammatory acne is more likely to cause scarring on the skin. Inflammatory …
What is the most effective treatment for acne scarring? The best treatment for most patients with acne scarring is the Fractional CO2 laser. Examples of this laser include the Fraxel Re:pair, the MiXto laser, the TotalFX and the Matrix CO2. …
Dr. Eric Schweiger, M.D. Founder of Clear Clinic and Board certified dermatologist Dr. Eric Schweiger, M.D. answers your acne related questions! Have a question? Fill our the form on the right and Dr. Schweiger will answer your question right away! …
What acne treatments are available at the Clear Clinic? The acne specialists at the Clear Clinic will evaluate your skin and determine the most appropriate treatment regimen for you. We often prescribe prescription medications and at-home treatments in conjunction with …
Being a guy and taking care of your skin don’t need to be mutually exclusive. It may sound like a distinctly female trait to pamper and care for your skin, but more and more men are getting in on the …
We have a variety of procedures available for the treatment of acne scarring. Once we evaluate your acne scars, we can determine the best treatment for you. We often recommend Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing, F.A.S.T. laser resurfacing, Fraxel Laser Resurfacing, …
Not surprisingly, acne is the number one skin concern during pregnancy. Acne is caused by multiple factors, one of them being excess sebum production. When hormones in the body surge, as they do during pregnancy, this gives a green light …
