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Archive for the ‘acne’ Category

A Cure for Acne?

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

For patients suffering from severe acne inflammation, the solution to this age-old struggle might soon be as simple and quick as a single vaccination!

How would it work? Bacteria on the skin secretes a specific toxin that causes acne inflammation. Recent research suggests, however, that a vaccine leveraging a certain antibody can help neutralize this inflammation, and it might just be the key to clearing skin. Learn more about this leading-edge research in our latest Weekly Dose of Beauty article.

Pick a Perfect Patch for Your Peskiest Pimples?

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

People with deep cystic or hormonal acne may find themselves frustrated by standard topical acne solutions. But one unique new treatment out of South Korea called Trouble Cure may show real promise in soothing and treating acne deep underneath the skin. How does it work and why is it different from other acne treatments? Find out in this Weekly Dose of Beauty.

The Link Between Protein Shakes and Acne

Friday, May 18th, 2018

Protein shakes: they’re a quick and convenient route to nourishment. But what if that beverage designed to keep you healthy is actually causing acne breakouts? Our Weekly Dose of Beauty article discusses this connection and just what it is about protein shakes that might cause an increase in those unsightly blemishes.

The Benefits Beneath Today’s Popular Retinol Peels

Friday, October 27th, 2017

Retinol: it’s not just for acne, anymore. You may be familiar with how the product helps clear difficult acne. But retinol has increasingly become an important part of many people’s regular skin regimens—and it’s becoming more popular in peel form, as well. Find out how retinol peels work, how they’re different from the peels you may be more familiar with, and how they  could help you have fresher, healthier-looking skin.

Remedies to Reduce Red Skin?

Friday, October 20th, 2017

Do you feel like you’ve been cursed with reddened skin and there’s no remedy? Our Weekly Dose of Beauty article may give you hope—- that is, depending on the cause of redness. Find out the different causes of skin redness and why some are treatable, while others may simply need to be managed.

 

Skin Problems? Let’s Talk About Dairy Consumption

Thursday, March 9th, 2017

Milk does a body good, right? Well, while your bones might thank you for the calcium and vitamin D, it turns out that your skin might not thank you for the extra hormones and milk sugars. Why do these items found in dairy products affect your skin? Drink up all the details in our Weekly Dose of Beauty!

Adult Acne? This Blood Pressure Pill May Send It Packing

Wednesday, March 1st, 2017

Sometimes effective treatments show up in the most unexpected places. For women suffering with adult acne, that seems to be the case with the blood pressure medicine spironolactone. In this Weekly Dose of Beauty, find out how spironolactone works and why it has proven to be highly useful to treat adult acne in women.

Illuminating What Intense Pulsed Light Can Do for Anti-Aging

Wednesday, November 4th, 2015

Skincare

In our latest Weekly Dose of Beauty, find out what IPL– Intense Pulsed Light– can do for skin discoloration, sun damage, rosacea, acne, broken capillaries and unwanted hair. Check out this enlightening article from New Beauty:

And for those interested, our practice does offer IPL treatments. Contact us today for your complimentary consultation.

How Diet and Certain Vitamins May Cause Acne, and the Ingredients for Moisturized Skin

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

SkinMainPagePhotoThis Wednesday in our Weekly Dose of Beauty, Dr. McCafferty reviews articles about possible causes of acne and the hottest trends in hydrating your skin: