If I have acne, rosacea or perioral dermatitis, are lasers still okay to do?

Dr. Irwin

October 27, 2014

Generally, if you have an active, inflammatory skin condition like perioral dermatitis, acne or rosacea, it’s important to get that condition well under control for at least several months before...

When should acne stop?

Dr. Irwin

October 12, 2014

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...

Are lasers or fillers better for “rolling” and “ice pick” acne scars?

Dr. Irwin

October 7, 2014

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...

Laser hair removal on the face and acne meds.

Dr. Irwin

September 21, 2014

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...

Products for over 40 oily skin & acne.

Dr. Irwin

August 31, 2014

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...

For acne scars, would multiple CO2 treatments help?

Dr. Irwin

August 11, 2014

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...

Can one be “too old” to have a laser treatment?

Dr. Irwin

August 11, 2014

No – not really – in fact laser options are often good ones from 70-90 because they usually don’t involve any general anesthesia, which is the real risk from plastic...

It’s summer and melasma season!! Some things for everyone affected to read.

Dr. Irwin

August 3, 2014

My heart goes out to all of you ……..this is such a tough problem and there is, at present, no true “cure” for it.   But…….there is lots of help and...

Cleansers, exfoliation and pH.

Dr. Irwin

June 12, 2014

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...

Scarring acne at menopause – help!!

Dr. Irwin

June 3, 2014

Thank you for reading SkinTour!   I hope I’m not too late to help on this one.  I want to reassure you that although this is difficult now, it will get...