Treatment of acne is important; without prompt treatment of acne, permanent scarring can develop on the face and body. It is important to know what acne treatments are covered by insurance when choosing an acne treatment plan. There are excellent …
Retin A, along with its relatives (Differin, Tazorac, tretinoin, Atralin, and Ziana), is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of acne. Not only does it treat acne, but it improves the appearance of acne scars. Dr. …
Microdermabrasion is an in-office treatment that uses diamond exfoliating to remove the superficial layers of the skin, in order to improve the texture and tone of the skin. Microdermabrasion takes fifteen to thirty minutes, and requires no downtime after the …
The Fraxel laser treatment is an excellent treatment for improving your acne scars. Not only does the Fraxel laser improve the texture of pitted acne scars, but the Fraxel laser also addresses discoloration (in the form of brown and red …
The dermal filler Artefill, which is now used to plump up areas of the face to smooth out wrinkles, might soon be approved for use as an acne scar corrector. The testing phase is still underway, but if it gets …
According to research conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, the “impressive, long-term results” of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for moderate to severe acne rival those of isotretinoin (aka Accutane). An effective alternative to isotretinoin is a much welcome thing. While …
Even very mild acne can sometimes leave pitted scars behind. Unfortunately, there is no cream for acne scars. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “In order to improve pitted acne scars, you must fill in the pitted area of the skin to …
The most effective and longest-lasting treatment for atrophic acne scars (or “pitted” scars) is fractional laser resurfacing. There are two main types of fractional laser resurfacing performed at the Clear Clinic for acne scars: Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing and Fraxel …
Acne scars are not all created equal. There are several types of scars and marks that can be left behind from active acne. It is important to recognize the different types of acne scars in order to properly treat the …
Anyone who has ever suffered from acne breakouts has probably wondered if it’s time to go on prescription acne medication. If you are even thinking about that question, the answer is that it’s most likely time for you to see …
