Acne scars form as the skin repairs itself from the insult of inflammatory acne bumps. These atrophic (“pitted”) spots on the face can be quite frustrating, as they can’t be covered with makeup and don’t resolve on their own. Many …
Our patients often ask us, “what are acne scars?” and “why do they develop?” Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Inflammatory acne lesions can cause damage to the skin. If this occurs, the skin’s natural healing process stimulates the production of new …
Many people are bothered by the appearance of their pores. They often try numerous over-the-counter treatments before visiting us at the Clear Clinic in NYC. Regular use of retinoids, the Clarisonic cleansing brush and microdermabrasion can help to make pores …
The Fractional CO2 Laser is an excellent treatment for deep acne scars; it needs only one treatment and results are seen quickly. However, not everyone can stomach that three to five days of downtime that it requires. For these patients, …
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 …
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