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Acne Scars
As if persistent breakouts weren’t tortuous enough, acne scars run far deeper for many of us than what is visible, both physically and emotionally.
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Acne: Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections (aka. intralesional steroid injections, cortisone shots) should never be used as a regular treatment for acne, but when your clear skin decides to turn on you before a major event, it can save the day. Many can relate to this one: It’s days before a major event, like your wedding, your 20th high school reunion or your now-to-be-globally televised award acceptance speech. Your skin has been clear and blemish-free for months or decades, even. Then, you wake to see a big, red, deep one right between your brows. You swear it has a heartbeat. So, what can you…
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Acne: The Basics
June is Acne Awareness Month. To all who suffer from acne, know that you are not alone. Acne affects a majority of the population – an estimated 80% or more. Acne is a frustrating and complex skin disease. There is no quick and easy treatment to clear the issue. Its impact reaches beyond physical appearances. Basically, acne can be socially and psychologically devastating for many who suffer from this skin issue. Treating acne as early as possible and as aggressively as possible offers the best chance of scar prevention and relief from lasting emotional burdens. To help understand the complexity…
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Sebaceous Filaments
So, you think you have blackheads. Well, those little dots peppered across your nose may not be blackheads at all. They likely are sebaceous filaments.
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Rosacea Part 2: Triggers
Because triggers and their degrees of aggravation vary from person to person, identifying personal rosacea triggers is an important first step in controlling rosacea flares.
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Rosacea Part 1: TYPES
Rosacea affects over 16 million people in the US alone, and the numbers continue to rise. Rosacea is a vascular skin disorder characterized by facial inflammation and redness. Rosacea symptoms range from hyper-responsive dilation of blood vessels and facial flushing, that waxes and wanes, to structural skin damage and vision impairment. Early medical intervention offers the best chance to manage and control rosacea symptoms. Control and manage rosacea symptoms by avoiding triggers. Common triggers include unprotected sun exposure, wind, heat, spicy food, alcohol, stress, age and a poor diet. 1. Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETR) / Vascular Rosacea ETR is the most…