Chest acne may not be discussed as much as acne on the back or acne on the face, but it is quite common. Both men and women experience chest acne, usually during their adult years. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Chest acne does not always respond well to over-the-counter acne treatments. For this reason, we recommend [...]
It’s spring break time, so many people are wondering if they need to stop using acne medicine while on vacation. Some acne medicine does make you more sun sensitive, so it is a good idea to discuss this topic with your dermatologist. Most medicine can be continued during your beach vacation, as long as the [...]
Dark spots left behind from old acne can make it appear that blemishes still exist, long after acne has resolved. Dark spots, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, can occur on any skin color. However, the most commonly develop on skin of color. NYC acne expert Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is frustrating and can be tricky [...]
Waking up with deep pimples that hurt is a frustrating experience. There is no ‘popping’ these big guys, and it can seem as though topical spot treatments don’t do a thing when it comes to pimples that hurt. Thankfully, there is a fast option for treating pimples that hurt, no matter what day of the [...]
Its hard to enter a drugstore without being bombarded by all of the OTC acne-fighting treatments. It can be the same with television: watch for more than a few minutes and you are bound to see an advertisement for the newest anti-acne system. So, when is it time to see an acne specialist? Can your [...]
Everyone has different needs and goals when treating acne scarring. We strive to provide the best acne scar treatments, while offering treatments that fit into every patient’s schedule. Sometimes, such as one week before a big event, it is not so important that an acne scar treatment is permanent as it is that the acne [...]
There are many options available for over-the-counter acne treatments. Patients commonly ask us about new products that they have seen lining the shelves of their local drugstore. Tea tree oil is a popular treatment for people to ask about; there is a lot of ‘buzz’ about tea tree oil for the treatment of acne, but [...]
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