Conquering Acne Scars|Patient's Before and After Images

Tackling Acne and Scarring In Adults

UNDERSTANDING ADULT ACNE AND ACNE TREATMENT Acne affects up to 50 million people in the United States and will affect nearly 85 percent of all individuals throughout their lifetime, according to American Academy of Dermatology. A large majority of these individuals will also seek acne treatment at some point, which is why understanding acne is

Los Angeles patient clears acne scars

Achieving Smooth Skin When You Have Acne Scars

Those who suffer from acne scars may think that it is not possible to ever have smooth skin. That is not true. Sufferers of acne scars do not need to feel as if having smooth skin is just a dream, because it can be a reality by undergoing the appropriate treatment. The use of laser

Rosacea| Red Bumps on Face

What Are The Red-Like Bumps On My Face?

If you feel that your skin may look abnormally red, and is not a desirable appearance, it may be helpful to be evaluated by a dermatologist to detect any medical conditions, such as Rosacea. Reddish bumps are most likely not wanted by most people, and could be mistaken for acne. By understanding what Rosacea is,

Conquering Severe Acne| Laser Treatment Results

Acne Hope for Severe Acne, Nodulocystic Acne and Scars

IMPROVING SEVERE ACNE AND ACNE SCARRING In most cases, patients with severe acne and nodulocystic acne are more concerned about severe acne scaring than the ongoing acne they experience. For severe acne and severe acne scarring, a significant portion of the face is affected and there is also a lot of pain and inflammation. Unless

Before & After Laser For Severe Acne Case

Options for Removing Acne and Reducing Scars

WHAT CAUSES ACNE AND HOW TO REMOVE STUBBORN PIMPLES Simply put, clogged follicles result in acne. Acne is a medical skin disease known as acne vulgaris that appears where there are prevalent sebaceous follicles, such as your face, back and chest. Acne varies from mild flare-ups with a few pimples to chronic breakouts with severe

Severe Acne|Patient Before & After Treatment

Acne Solutions Using Diverse Approaches

Acne affects both men and women at various levels of severity. This medical skin disease, known as acne vulgaris, usually appears during puberty. However, acne can appear at any stage in life due to genetic reasons, hormonal fluctuations and lifestyle-induced factors. Acne presents itself with prevalent sebaceous follicles, typically on the face, back and chest.

Before & After Laser For Severe Acne Case

Which Celebrities Have Had To Battle Acne?

Hollywood stars are only human. Although they may look flawless on camera, this depiction is not always accurate compared to how they appear in real life. Much of what we see is the result of makeup and digital imaging edits. In fact, there are many celebrities who have had to struggle considerably with acne. June

Winter - Skin Care Tips

What Rosacea Patients Should Know About Treating Winter Skin Dryness

The colder winter months can facilitate dry skin, even for those who live here in Los Angeles.  But this experience is more severe for those with Rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition marked by flare ups of skin flushing.  It affects 14 million people in the United States. The tiny blood vessels close to

Women and Acne Medication| iPledge and Pregnancy Dangers

Why Pregnancy Is Still Occurring In Women On the iPledge Acne Program

Prescription oral acne treatments have a very high risk of toxicity. One example is  isotretinoin which goes by names such as: Accutane, Claravis and Sotret. There are many side effects associated with this drug. A few listed by RX List include: Seizures Dryness of skin Hearing or vision problems Hallucinations Depression Thoughts of suicide The

Clear skin complexion| Treating Acne Scars

Prevention and Treatment of Acne Scars

Pimples, zits and the array of skin blemishes that acne causes are seriously skin disease that also causes scarring. Skin blemishes hurt when they are forming on your skin. They ruin your complexion and feel horrible once they surface. However, the acne havoc does not stop there. Acne treatment and prevention alone are highly popular