Removing acne scars is a topic some people spend a reasonable amount of time agonizing over. Did you know that acne impacts almost 10% of the world’s population, and nearly 95% of those suffer from acne scarring? Acne can pit…
Did you know that acne is the number one reason why people visit a dermatologist? Though this may seem like a minor skin issue to some, acne plagues millions of people on an annual basis in the United States, often…
Are you struggling with adult acne? This pesky skin condition plagues millions of people in the United States and causes unruly breakouts, painful pimples, and cystic acne that may impact your overall self-esteem. At the Center for Surgical Dermatology, our…
As dermatologists have discovered over the last couple of decades, and very much so in the last few years, the power of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy to treat various medical conditions is unparalleled. Whether it’s using PRP therapy to clear…
Are you someone who struggles with post-acne scarring and skin discoloration? No doubt, this skin condition can be frustrating, especially after battling active acne breakouts, pesky pimples, or, even worse, deep cystic acne that’s painful and distressing. At the Center…
Over the past year, most of us have had to wear protective masks in our everyday lives. Whether it’s running errands at the grocery store, visiting your doctor’s office for a checkup, or dining out at a restaurant with family…
If you're someone (or you know someone) who's been struggling with severe acne that fails to respond to other treatments, such as prescription-based retinoids or topical/oral antibiotics, it might be time to give Accutane a try. Often a “last resort” option for those…
If you’re reading this article, you are struggling with moderate to severe acne. Perhaps it’s painful cystic acne or constant inflammatory breakouts. And--it’s most likely not going away with over-the-counter remedies, like salicylic acid cleansers or benzoyl peroxide spot treatments.…
Dealing with any type of acne, whether it be irritating whiteheads, stubborn blackheads, painful cystic acne, hormonal breakouts or even maskne, is never fun. Thankfully, there are a number of effective topical acne treatments available these days to treat breakouts…
If you suffer from regular acne breakouts, just know you're not the only one. According to The National Institutes for Health, acne affects an estimated 80 percent of people between ages 11 and 30. With that many experiencing acne on…