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...
Does 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...
Treating 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...
I’m asian and would like to keep my skin clear and glowing – will these…
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...
If 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...
Why aren’t my skin care products absorbing into my skin?
Abby, thank you for writing, this is an interesting problem that I suspect is moderately common. Since I don’t know your skin type I’m going to guess a little here....
Self inflicted scars – is there a way to remove these?
My heart goes out to you. Many people who had a period where they did some cutting have gotten therapy and moved on to a new, happier chapter of their...
