Cleansers, exfoliation and pH.
You all ask such good questions! In my opinion, pH is largely a marketing gimick. True... a cleanser will temporarily change your skin's pH but for a very short time only - usually minutes! Your...
View ArticleFor acne scars, would multiple CO2 treatments help?
You are so welcome! I'm glad you were helped by the treatment. You're exactly right for the deep acne scars, they generally need more than 1 treatment or a different kind of treatment. Perhaps...
View ArticleProducts for over 40 oily skin & acne.
Thank you! This is a tough one, as you know, because most acne products are formulated for 16 y.o. skin. The best regimen needs to be customized for you, but here are some ideas to get you...
View ArticleLaser hair removal on the face and acne meds.
I have to respectfully diagree with your ??tech, doctor?? on this one. Epiduo is a combination of adapalene (also in Azalex) and benzoyl peroxide. Unless you are a very dark skin type V or VI,...
View ArticleAre lasers or fillers better for "rolling" and "ice pick" acne scars?
Good questions! Each person is an individual but here are some thoughts to discuss with your dermatologist:Ice pick scars are more difficult to improve. They do NOT do well with fillers. Lasers or...
View ArticleWhen should acne stop?
I'm glad you wrote because I can tell you're feeling a little isolated with this. It's true that acne is very individual in when it's ready to go away, and it's frustrating when your friends are...
View ArticleHow to deal with skin that is both sensitive and acne prone.
Glad you wrote. I'll try to give you some ideas. Many people who have "sensitive skin" do have rosacea, or are easily irritated, but many have also become allergic to one or several of the many...
View ArticleIs the Fraxel laser safe for persistent acne?
Dear Buddy- A good question but NO!!! The Fraxel laser should be used to treat mild to moderate acne scars and only after the acne has been under good control (no or very few new spots) for at least...
View ArticleOn teens, Tazorac, acne and hair loss.
Thanks for writing! I won't be able to answer everything just due to the complexity, so please be sure to see her dermatologist in addition to coordinate and answer everything in detail.Some things...
View ArticleAll these different forms of Retin A (Renova, Atralin, tretinoin) -- arghhhh!
I know this is very confusing for everyone and understandably so. I'll try to talk you through this. There is really only one prescription drug and one nonprescription drug in common use. The...
View ArticleFor acne is it safe to use a 2% salicylic acid gel every night?
In general, unless you are allergic to it........yes. Originally salicylic acid was derived from the bark of the white willow tree and it has been used for hundreds of years by Native Americans and...
View ArticleWhat is the best laser for scars - especially raised scars?
This is a little tricky because often a raised scar needs to be either pretreated or simultaneously treated with other things, to get a a good result with a laser. Hmmmm - I know that seems a bit...
View ArticleCan you have beautiful skin if you have acne??
Grace - thank you for writing because I think many other share your concerns. Bottom line - the answer is yes........as long as you can prevent any permanent scarring (indentations in the skin), you...
View ArticleCould this cleanser or other skincare product be giving me acne?
You're so welcome! I truly just wish I had time to answer everyone's questions, but I'd be at the computer all day, if I did. :) Here are some things to think about:Not all bumps that look like acne...
View ArticleBrown spots that appear after acne breakouts - what is causing these and how...
I do have some ideas! Here are some things to think about and do. Generally:Depending on where you live, brown spots after acne are worse in the spring/summer due to the increase in UVA/UVB. A...
View ArticleBotox at age 25 - please stop!
I'm glad you wrote because............I'm hearing you on this and my advice would be to stop doing it at all!!!! At 25, I'm guessing you don't have a wrinkle on your face and you are naturally...
View ArticleHow long does it take to see results from Renova and other "vitamin A cousins?"
Thank you for asking this because I think a lot of people are confused on this one. ALL skin care products are better for preventing future problems than they are at fixing existing problems....
View ArticleHow to deal with redness, pustules and rosacea?
Rosacea - what is it anyway??? It's an adult onset acne that is often preceded by flushing, broken capillaries (telangectasias), and then pustules, bumps (papules) and swelling of the nose and...
View ArticleIs a medium depth peel safe for african-american, hispanic, or asian skin...
It could be ........but it really depends on the skill and experience of the doctor/provider doing the peel. There is more potential in darker skin types for starting or aggravating pigment problems....
View ArticleHow to treat back acne and get the color even afterwards?
Thank you! Back acne can be a probem for many. You can use the same products on your back as you do on your face. It's just a little harder to reach some of the areas. Some drugstores sell long...
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