The best treatment for acne scarring in the temples.
If the scars are rolling scars, it doesn’t matter whether they are in the temple area or on the cheek, for example. The best treatment is generally subscision combined with...
How to treat back acne and get the color even afterwards?
Thank you! Back acne can be a probem for many. You can use the same products on your back as you do on your face. It’s just a little harder...
Is a medium depth peel safe for african-american, hispanic, or asian skin (Types IV,V,VI)
It could be ……..but it really depends on the skill and experience of the doctor/provider doing the peel. There is more potential in darker skin types for starting or aggravating...
Rosacea food triggers, prevention, and prescriptions.
Rosacea – what is it anyway? It’s an adult onset acne that is often preceded by flushing, broken capillaries (telangectasias), and then pustules, bumps (papules) and swelling of the nose...
How long does it take to see results from Renova and other “vitamin A cousins?”
Thank you for asking this because I think a lot of people are confused on this one. ALL skin care products are better for preventing future problems than they are...
Botox at age 25 – please stop!
I’m glad you wrote because…………I’m hearing you on this and my advice would be to stop doing it at all!!!! At 25, I’m guessing you don’t have a wrinkle on...
Outdoor jobs, excess pigment and sunscreening!
Please see this section in Skincare products. There’s more you can do to help with this and ……….please don’t forget that HAT!! So many people have problems with uneven pigment...
Problems after a CO2 laser with scarring?
In my opinion, aestheticians and other ancillary personnel should not be using CO2 lasers. CO2 lasers have huge potential to improve scars and wrinkles but they also have more potential...
Do microroller systems – like the Rodan and Fields AMP system work?
I’ve been testing this system myself and looking at the research………and I think there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Here are some of them: What is best “micro...
Brown spots after acne breakouts – what is causing these and how to treat?
I do have some ideas! Acne is frustrating, and lingering brown spots can make one feel just as self conscious. You likely have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). There are a...
