With light asian skin and acne scarring, what would be the best option?
Yikes ....... I really can't recommend anything with silicone (link to reasons) and scroll down to the section "Other Dermal Fillers". It's permanent and some patients react to it 10 years later even...
View ArticleDoes having an IPL treatment (or other laser treatments) make acne worse?
The short answer to this is no. Generally, an IPL treatment will have either no effect on acne or make it temporarily better. IPL treatments may decrease oil production slightly thus improvement in...
View ArticleFix Holiday Skin Flare Ups Fast
The holidays do take their toll and adding to the stress are skin problems. Just when you want to look your best, your skin doesn't cooperate: For an acne flare up - Topical won't work fast enough...
View ArticleTop Trends and Products in 2012 in Cosmetic Dermatology
In my last few tips of 2012, I'll give you some highlights from cosmetic dermatology and skin care in 2012. Let's start with these two: Coolscultping. The effective new fat busting technology that...
View ArticleA question from Turkey regarding acne in the setting of dry skin.
I'm glad you wrote because not everyone who has acne has the classic extremely oily skin. Some have combination (dryer in some areas and oilier in others) and some have dry skin plus acne. This the...
View ArticleIs there anything I can do about resistent acne on the neck?
You bring up several good points. The most common evolution of acne over a 10-15 year period is from the center of the face ("t-zone") gradually moving out to the lateral areas on the cheeks and then,...
View ArticleA question from Nigeria about acne.
Thank you! I have to confess I'm a bit confused because you say you are struggling with the acne but seem to like your products even though they aren't working well. A good start with any type of...
View ArticleI'm having problems with my skin care regimen!
Retinoids are the best product still for reducing blocked pores and unclogging the current ones. Ask your doctor for Renova or add a retinol product like this one. Dr. I
View ArticleHow to treat acne in a 13 year old?
As puberty is tending to start earlier in some countries, including the U.S., acne is also beginning at younger ages.This is a great time to start her on a simple regimen. At the drugstore or on this...
View ArticleAcne scarring? What is the best option?
Hi Makdad, this is a frustrating problem, isn't it? There are lots of good options for acne scarring now but not all of them are available everywhere. Learn more information on acne scars in general...
View ArticleAcne and over 40 skin - what are the options?
Agata, thank you for writing and also for being an oncology nurse which is a very important and tough job. You can make a difference in people's lives every day. I'm happy to try to answer this for...
View ArticleWhich sunscreens are good for acne and how can I tell if a product is causing...
Thank you! And thank you for the good questions.Sunscreen for Acne: On the first one, try to find sunscreens that say noncomedogenic (won't make any worse) on the label somewhere or are marketed for...
View ArticleFor very oily, African American skin, what products would help?
Oil is tough because it's to a large extent controlled by our hormones. The nice thing about oily skin is that it tends to wrinkle less. The frustrating thing about it is the shine and large pores that...
View ArticleIf I'm chinese, but would like NOT to tan, which sunscreen is best?
I would advise you to use a very high zinc and/or titanium containing sunscreen at least SPF 30. This will block UVB well, but more importantly, will block the UVA rays that cause tanning and...
View ArticleI'm asian and would like to keep my skin clear and glowing - will these skin...
Good questions let's start at the beginning and some comments:A short series of home 10% glycolic peels since you live in Ireland are probably fine but if you lived in a sunnier climate, even with the...
View ArticleTreating lumps, bumps and ........... milia!
Okay, most of you know that milia are a plug (like a comedone or acne plug) in a pore but then it hardens and gets stuck. They don't generally become sore unless you pick at them! If you pick at them,...
View ArticleDoes prednisone cause acne breakouts and what to do??
YES, YES and YES. I sincerely wish that more doctors would warn patients about this side effect, especially if it's used at higher doses and for longer than a week or two. I think just knowing this may...
View ArticleWhy am I getting acne at age 51???
My first thought is remember that acne is a hormonal disease!! It occurs between puberty and menopause. Could you be now in perimenopause? Many women find that they suddenly start breaking out again...
View ArticleGood remedies for blocked pores?
The best cream for this problem is a retinoid cream like Retin A, Renova, generic tretinoin or Tazorac, for example. I also think the newer home device the PMD (personal microderm) works well and...
View ArticleWhy do I prolonged redness after a Fraxel laser treatment for acne scarring?
Ok, so a couple of thoughts, but everyone please remember that it really helps me help you if you tell me exactly which laser. Fraxel makes the original erbium laser, the Fraxel Dual which has the...
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