Could this cleanser or other skincare product be giving me acne?
You’re so welcome! I truly just wish I had time to answer everyone’s questions, but I’d be at the computer all day, if I did. 🙂 Here are some things...
Can you have beautiful skin if you have acne??
Grace – thank you for writing because I think many other share your concerns. Bottom line – the answer is yes……..as long as you can prevent any permanent scarring (indentations...
What is the best laser for scars – especially raised scars?
This is a little tricky because often a raised scar needs to be either pretreated or simultaneously treated with other things, to get a a good result with a laser. ...
For acne is it safe to use a 2% salicylic acid gel every night?
In general, unless you are allergic to it……..yes. Originally salicylic acid was derived from the bark of the white willow tree and it has been used for hundreds of years...
What about the Skin Pen?
Here are my thoughts on Skin Pen and other microneedling techniques. Notice though that the “science” that I’ve seen on all the sites and devices looked at ………is just a...
All these different forms of Retin A (Renova, Atralin, tretinoin) — arghhhh!
I know this is very confusing for everyone and understandably so. I’ll try to talk you through this. There is really only one prescription drug and one nonprescription drug in...
On teens, Tazorac, acne and hair loss.
Thanks for writing! I won’t be able to answer everything just due to the complexity, so please be sure to see her dermatologist in addition to coordinate and answer everything...
Is the Fraxel laser safe for persistent acne?
Dear Buddy- A good question but NO!!! The Fraxel laser should be used to treat mild to moderate acne scars and only after the acne has been under good control...
A good sunscreen strategy for oily skin!
This is a problem isn’t it – you’re probably oily by mid morning anyway, but the sunscreen just makes it a little worse. Here are some suggestions for oily skin...
How to deal with skin that is both sensitive and acne prone.
Glad you wrote. I’ll try to give you some ideas. Many people who have “sensitive skin” do have rosacea, or are easily irritated, but many have also become allergic to...
