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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
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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.
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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