Jan 26, 2023
What Are the Best Non-Comedogenic Skincare Products?
Comedones are the small bumps that appear on the skin when pores are clogged, and are typically a problem for acne-prone skin. Both...
Aug 1, 2021
What’s the Best Acne Toner?
Acne toners are popular products that those with acne-prone skin may be interested in trying – but not all acne toners are created equal....
Jan 30, 2021
Does Oil Cause Acne?
One of the most common questions concerning acne-prone skin is, “Does oil cause acne?” Some oils are comedogenic – meaning that they clog...
Dec 22, 2020
Why Does Puberty Cause Acne?
There are many specific types of acne, one very common one being hormonal acne. This occurs when there is an imbalance of hormones within...
Oct 29, 2020
How to Pop A Pimple in 10 Steps
I’m a dermatologist and I tell my patients every day not to pop their pimples. But let’s face it, none of us wants to go outside with a...
Oct 19, 2020
Acne Scars: What Causes Acne Scars and How Do I Prevent Acne Scars?
Every clinic day, I have at least two patients who come in to be treated for “acne scars” – but these acne scars are usually not true...
Oct 19, 2020
Acne Facials: Do They Help or Hurt?
Acne is caused by an increase in dead skin cells that contain keratin. These cells get clogged in the hair follicles within the skin,...
Aug 17, 2020
Is Your Cell Phone Causing Breakouts?
Have you ever noticed that one side of your face seems to break out more than the other? If that is the side where you normally hold your...
May 17, 2020
8 Tips to Prevent Acne Caused By the Face Mask You Are Using to Protect Against COVID-19
With many states requiring the general population to wear masks when out in public, as well as the many healthcare workers and essential...
May 14, 2020
5 Popular Skincare Myths Busted
The internet is an excellent resource for finding quick information about any number of topics, but it can also be misleading, especially...