Nov 1, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist
What Foods Aggravate Acne? It might be relieving to learn that foods do not, or very rarely do CAUSE acne. However, certain foods definitely aggravate acne. For those who are genetically prone to acne, however, many foods can be problematic. Eating a nutritious diet...
Oct 25, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist
Are you using toothpaste on your pimples? Please do not do this! Toothpaste dries out your skin. Dry skin causes MORE pimples. It does not kill cutibacterium acnes. It will cause skin irritation and your skin will be so sore. It may cause contact dermatitis. I can...
Oct 18, 2020 | Acne, Acne drugs, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog
Why Treat Acne At Home? Home care is an important part of acne treatment and can be a confusing subject as there are many misleading marketing terms printed on skincare products and makeup. I have seen many products touting that they are “non-comedogenic” or “non-pore...
Oct 11, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog
What Foods Aggravate Acne? Food does not CAUSE acne but certain foods certainly AGGRAVATE acne. I know that is hard to hear but it is true. For those who are genetically prone to acne, however, many foods can be problematic. Eating a nutritious diet and avoiding...
Oct 4, 2020 | Acne, Acne drugs, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist, Uncategorized
Acne has a hormonal aspect since the sebaceous activity of the pore is governed by hormones, and bacteria proliferate in a sebum rich and oxygen-deficient environment of the microcomedone. Although Androgens are widely known as a group of male hormones, they are...
Sep 27, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Skin Care
My new peptide moisturizer has been a great hit with my clients. Peptides are known to strengthen the skin cell wall. I give it to my anti-aging clients and use it with my retinols to let clients acclimate slowly to stronger retinol and as well as moisturize their...
Sep 22, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist
What Causes Acne Acne is often an inherited condition of the pore and is onset by the following factors : hormones, retention hyperkeratosis and c. acnes bacteria (which was formerly known as p. acnes bacteria). Though there are many triggers for acne, retention...
Sep 6, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Blog, Dermatologist
What Foods Aggravate Acne? It might be relieving to learn that foods do not, or very rarely do CAUSE acne. For those who are genetically prone to acne however, many foods can be problematic. Eating a nutritious diet and avoiding foods, beverages & supplements that...