In the beauty world, face powders are the new black. Which may seem odd, since “powdering your nose” is something our great grandmothers did. But in today’s issue of The New York Times, beauty journalist Alix Strauss covers the latest and greatest powders that are promising to do a lot more than their powder predecessors. [...]
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 [...]
Acne and rosacea may be similar looking, but the fact is they are two skin conditions that often require different kinds of treatment. Many confuse inflammatory acne for rosacea since they share similar characteristics. For rosacea, the most common treatments are topical medications such as azeleic acid (Finacea), metronidazole (Metrogel), and sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur combination facial [...]
Many suffering from acne aren’t aware of the wide variety of treatment options. If you’re just looking to remove a big pimple before a big date, a simple cortisone injection will be your best bet. If you’re a person who suffers from severe acne breakouts on a regular basis, it might be best to consult [...]
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 [...]
If you’re an adult suffering from acne don’t drive yourself crazy. You’re not alone. Surprisingly, more adults suffer from acne than you would think. Luckily, there are many steps one can take to prevent breakouts and if one were to spontaneously occur, there are many treatment options available. Between over-the-counter remedies to high-tech laser procedures, [...]
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 [...]
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