February 20, 2016
Many of our patients have chronic acne, a persistent and particularly difficult-to-treat form of acne. Many of our patients can identify with some of the items on the following list.
January 5, 2016
Exercise may be making your acne worse, if you aren’t practicing good habits. The connection between exercise and acne is twofold. First, sweating creates a moist, warm environment in which bacteria like to grow. This is worse if you happen to be wearing products on your face that trap the sweat, such as makeup and/or […]
October 20, 2015
Acne cosmetica is a type of acne caused by personal cosmetic products like hair gel, shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, lotion and makeup. It usually presents as small flesh-colored bumps along the part of the body where the offensive product is used.
October 10, 2015
The field of acne has its own language. You may not already be familiar with the terms that go along with acne and acne treatment. Here is a mini-glossary for you.
August 20, 2015
There is a lot of misinformation about acne. In my role I have heard many silly ideas about treating acne. Some of the most ridiculous involves the use of common household products to spot treat large pimples. I have heard that it is helpful to use raw beaten egg on pimples (it’s not!). Other items […]
