What You Need To Know About Adult Acne

Argh! You cleaned out your high school locker years ago and now you have acne pimples on your jaw this morning. You’re not alone — 1 in every 5 women over 25 has acne.

Adult acne, in contrast to the teenage type, occurs more often in women. For some women, this is the first time they . . . → Read More: What You Need To Know About Adult Acne

Blue Light Therapy for Acne – Is It Worth It?

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Everybody is talking about the blue light. It is the latest gadget for treating acne (and admit it, we LOVE gadgets).  But can you really treat acne by simply shining a blue light on your skin? Continue reading Blue Light Therapy for Acne – Is It Worth It?

Is Tea Tree Oil a Good Treament for Acne?

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Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has antiseptic properties. It has been used as a natural antifungal and antibacterial agent. You might have heard that teat tree oil can help treat acne because it kills acne-causing bacteria. Continue reading Is Tea Tree Oil a Good Treament for Acne?

DIY: How to Save Money on Acne Medications

Treating acne is expensive. You can spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars trying to get your face clear. Here is a simple, yet effective way to save money on acne medications. Continue reading DIY: How to Save Money on Acne Medications

Why Do Quarterbacks Get Acne?

It was a real dilemma. A patient of mine came to see me last week for acne. He is the star quarterback for one of the local high schools and is having a great season. At the same time that his passing-yards-per-game increased, so have the number of pimples on his face. Interestingly, his acne is confined to his chin and jaw. Continue reading Why Do Quarterbacks Get Acne?

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