How can I really make good product choices for myself?
You bring up a good point because the best skin care really is individual – not a clone of someone else’s plan. Try thinking about it starting with 3 basic...
Can you help my daughter with her back acne?
Here are the drugstore products that are helpful for back acne. If it doesn’t clear in a month or two though, please see a dermatologist. Using a salicylic acid based...
Alternative Help For Severe Acne?
My heart goes out to you. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot and the acne problem still isn’t solved. I’m not sure why all the different treatments you’ve done aren’t...
Accutane & Side Effects
You raise good issues. One thing to remember about Accutane is that the molecule is almost identical to the Vitamin A molecule. Please don’t try treating yourself with megadose Vitamin...
Can you help with large oil glands on the chest?
I really think you should see a good dermatologist as soon as possible. Often when the pores are enlarging on the chest like you are describing, it’s really a type...
Update on the roller needle question.
Okay so this is getting a little complicated and is taking a little longer than I’d hoped. Here’s why. I have and have had for some time medical grade roller...
Picking and acne scars – what to do?
My heart goes out to you on this. You’re very honest too in your understanding that this is a form of stress relief for you. To some extent everyone “picks”...
What are these bumps on my chin?
A common complaint is a bumpy texture on the chin area. Here are the 3 most common causes. 1) The first is old acne scarring. Some people have their most...
Is there anything that really benefits acne scars?
Yes, read my article on Acne Scars and Other Scars In Depth for information on what options are available to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Dr. I
I have multiple acne scars on my chest and back. What can I do?
I really agree with your conclusion on this. With most acne scarring, it is deep enough that superficial treatments like microdermabrasion, creams and glycolic peels won’t help much. A fractionated...
