The Clear Clinic is excited to announce its new Fly In for Clear Skin program. We have received numerous requests for referrals around the country to dermatologists who perform the FAST treatment for acne scars. This treatment was pioneered by Dr. Schweiger and, at this time, there are no other acne scar experts trained in [...]
Topical medications for acne can sometimes cause dryness on the skin. This can be problematic enough, but what if you already have dry skin? Acne expert Dr. Schweiger explains that, “The best way to treat dry skin while using acne treatments is to use the acne medications sparingly. Only a small amount of topical acne [...]
Retin-A is one of the most well-known acne medications; many people recognize its name from use either as a teenager or as an adult. It is no accident that Retin-A is such a well-known medication. Retin-A is an example of a topical retinoid medication, a category of topical medication for acne that is very effective [...]
The Clear Clinic was recently featured on Fox News, in a feature story about the mission of the Clear Clinic and its unique methods of treating acne. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “At the Clear Clinic, we see patients who have never seen a dermatologist and patients who have seen every dermatologist in town. Our goal [...]
Blackheads and whiteheads both fall in the category of non-inflammatory acne, or comedones. However, this does not mean that they are the same thing. Blackheads and whiteheads are actually distinct types of acne on the skin. So, what is the difference between a blackhead and a whitehead? To start with, blackheads and whiteheads are comedones, [...]
Cystic acne must be addressed differently than blackheads or whiteheads on the skin. Cysts are inflammatory lesions located deeper within the skin; therefore many of the treatments that are effective in treating blackheads and whiteheads do not improve cystic acne in the same way. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Cystic acne can be painful and even [...]
Everyone wants acne off of their face quickly, but trying to pick at or pop your pimples only leaves marks on the face for a longer period of time. Commonly, picking at or popping your pimples leads to more inflammation on the skin, which causes the pimple to stick around for longer. Picking at your [...]