When people realize they need help with acne, often their first thought is to see a dermatologist. Occasionally people think of heading to the esthetician. Which is the better choice? The answer is that they really need to think of finding an acne specialist.
Free Things to Do Right Now to Stop Your Acne From Getting Worse
There are many natural acne remedies you can do right now that don’t cost a thing that will help with your acne.
How to Pop a Pimple
The short answer is, “don’t.” Oh I know! Popping pimples is so tempting. That pimple looks ugly with all the pus, and you just know you have to have it out of there. You’ve got a big presentation coming up, or the prom, or your wedding! But squeeze, poke, stick, dig, prick, pop those pimples and you create a wound … Read More
Lasers and other Light Therapies for Acne
Since 2002 several new light therapies for acne have been under development. Some show promise, but all have drawbacks. The reviews on all are mixed.
Natural Acne Treatments
In looking for quality assurance today, many people believe that if something is considered natural it will be both better and safer than something considered synthetic. This belief makes sense. We want our foods to be organic, free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers, because these substances have been shown to build up in our bodies and potentially lead to cancer … Read More
Are Pimples Acne?
“My son doesn’t have acne! He just has those regular teenage pimples, you know, that all kids get.” “I don’t have acne. I just have these hormonal breakouts that happen at that time of the month.” “I don’t know why my daughters have those awful acne pimples. I never had acne. Plenty of blackheads and those bumps under the skin, but no acne, … Read More
Pore Clogging Ingredients
You already know that if you are in the least acne-prone, you never want to put anything on your skin or in your hair that is going to clog your pores. But there are many products labeled “Non-comedogenic” and “Won’t Clog Pores” and “Hypoallergenic” that have some of the worst ingredients for clogging your pores. Why would a manufacturer put … Read More
Proactiv® and Benzoyl Peroxide
I am frequently asked what I think about Proactiv® as an acne treatment, and frankly, compared to a lot of what is out there, both over-the-counter and physician prescribed, it’s not bad. Its major drawback is it is a one-size-fits-all product. Most of the feedback I get on it is of two types. Either it was too harsh, or it … Read More
Retinoids, Retinols, and Retinoic Acids, Oh My!
Okay, technically retinoids are a large class of chemical compounds related to vitamin A. Retinol and retinoic acid (Retin A®) are both types of retinoids, but you will often hear of retinoids as the products you need a prescription for, and retinols as those sold over the counter. Our bodies can convert retinol into retinoic acid, but it takes a … Read More
Rosacea
Rosacea, sometimes incorrectly called “acne rosacea” is a common, but poorly understood condition of the skin of the face that is characterized by excessive flushing, persistent redness, broken capillaries, and in one of the subtypes, bumps and pimples. In another of the subtypes, called ocular rosacea, it affects the skin and blood vessels around the eyes and can result in … Read More