Birth control and acne! Help!
This is where you need a good gynecologist or to be an expert detective yourself because………almost all the oral contraceptives are slightly different and they can have different effects on...
Which lasers and in what order for acne scarring & redness??
Thanks for writing Elin – these are good questions! We are all individuals so your treatments need to be customized to you but here are some ideas and things to...
What are the Most Effective Spa Treatments?
This depends on your skin type and issues but in general: Microdermabrasion or light peels are best for acne prone and oily skin Massage and electrostimulation treatments are best for...
Acne treatment – what about oral contraceptives(OCP) and Epiduo?
Okay, let’s go back to the basics. You’ve been doing well for many years on Loestrin and about 6 weeks after changing to Minastrin you start having severe breakouts. 6-8...
Acne During the Holidays
Is it stress, all the chocolate, too much alcohol, too little sleep? Or all of the above? Hard to tell. If you are having a pretty severe holiday breakout, topical...
Growths on my face – what are these?
I’m going to try to steer you in the right direction but I really want you to have these checked by your doctor sometime in the next month. Usually, but...
Can athletic activity make acne worse?
It depends a little on where the acne is. Sometimes back and chest acne seem to get worse with the occlusion by tight sports bras and t-shirts, but in general,...
Why 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,...
Good 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...
Why 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...
