1. Wash your face twice a day: Washing with a gentle cleanser helps to remove dirt and grime that builds up in the pores from makeup and environmental exposures. Patients with acne-prone skin can use a medicated cleanser containing salicylic …
At what age will my adult acne stop? The unfortunate answer is that, when left untreated, acne can persist into your 50’s. Hormonal changes can stimulate increased production of sebum in the hair follicle. This produces an ideal environment for …
The 5 things you should know about Fraxel acne scar treatment: Fraxel is non-ablative: The Fraxel Restore laser treatment is a non-ablative treatment, meaning that its energy is sent through the skin, without ablating the superficial layers of the skin. …
How soon after I develop a new acne scar should I come in for treatment? Dr. Schweiger explains that, “It is best to visit your dermatologist for treatment prior to developing acne scars. You can begin in-office physical treatments for …
There is a wide range of acne severity; acne can present as one pimple from time to time, or it can be constant and overwhelming. For this reason, we often grade acne, in order to provide the most effective treatment …
We’ve all been there – its midnight and you have a giant pimple on your cheek that you can’t help but squeeze! However, what about when squeezing the pimple results in a red acne indentation on your face that lasts …
Vitamin E has recently been celebrated by the media for its role in scar healing. But, will Vitamin E cream work for acne scars? While Vitamin E can be soothing, and the cream that it is contained in can be …
Dr. Schweiger developed the F.A.S.T. technique for the treatment of focal acne scars on the face. Traditional acne scar treatments utilized laser treatment of the entire face, including the area of scarring. The new F.A.S.T. technique for treating acne scars …
Just because your teenager has developed acne, doesn’t mean that you need to sit back and let them suffer. As the parents of a teenager, you have the opportunity to help your teen get the clear skin that they want …
Back acne (sometimes referred to as “bacne”) can occur at any time, in both men and women. Back acne is sometimes difficult to treat; it is tricky to apply creams and lotions to your back without a helping hand, so …
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