How to treat acne, sensitive skin, and darkening
I love all of your questions and it’s so great that you are being proactive! 1. Acne and “irritable” sensitive skin. How to treat this? This is always a tough...
Tender red bumps – Is it body acne?
Summer is usually a time when we show more skin which is FUN! We live in our bodies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And most of us...
When to consider Accutane/isotretinoin for acne!
You bring up a good point. Accutane in the U.S. is controlled and used very differently than in the rest of the world. The generic name for Accutane is isotretinoin....
Clear & Brilliant laser versus microneedling for aging. Which is better?
In my opinion, the clear winner here is the Clear & Brilliant which IS just a light Fraxel Dual. In fact, this gentle laser is made by the same company...
Acne and wrinkles!! How can I deal with both?
Well, I totally agree with you. Acne and wrinkles are a frustrating area for many women/men because most of the acne products are formulated for 16 year olds with really...
Skin of color and sunscreens that won’t leave you chalky.
You make a good point, and many of our patients have been frustrated with this also. I’ll make some recommendations below, but remember skin tone is very individual so you’ll...
Really frustrated with oil and acne in Toronto!
Ok – let’s really talk about this. I’m totally hearing your frustration. Let’s think about your body though first. From puberty to late 20s, male and female hormones are the...
6 ways to tell the difference between acne and rosacea. They can look similar!
Thank you for your question! You reminded me that I’ve been seeing many questions about acne and Rosacea. 🙂 Here are 6 ways to tell the difference between acne and...
Tips for a teenager with combination skin and acne.
Acne is a lot more complicated than many people think! Anyone who’s really had or has acne knows this. Especially tough, is the combination of dry skin and acne, because...
Can the “Caveman regimen” really lead to clear skin?
Thank you for your honesty. Skin fads come and go quite quickly and the Caveman Regimen was one of them! For those who haven’t heard of it, The Caveman Regimen...
