Introduction For many adults in Washington DC, the battle with acne doesn’t end when the breakouts stop. It leaves behind a lasting reminder: acne scars. These textural changes—from rolling scars to boxcar and icepick scars—can be a significant source of self-consciousness, affecting one’s professional and social confidence. For years, the options for treating acne scars…
We talk a lot about acne and for good reason – it’s a common skincare concern that affects teens right through to adults. Not only can it leave physical scarring, but it can also lower one’s self-esteem and confidence. There are important differences between the various types of acne and how each one should be…
Meso-needling is the treatment that everyone is raving about in 2021 – and for good reason! This incredible new treatment combines all the benefits of our advanced micro-needling DC and takes it to the next level with the addition of specially formulated mesotherapy serums. So, what are the three mesotherapy serums available and what makes…
Let’ face it – we all want youthful, clear and radiant skin. Unfortunately, most of us struggle daily with common skin concerns, some more than others, which can really impact our self-confidence. Micro-needling is one of the best overall skin treatments that can help reduce scarring, blackheads, open pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and more. Often…
Acne is a common issue we see in most teenagers, as this is the time when puberty starts, our hormones spike and the dreaded breakouts begin. It’s a common thought that acne is supposed to disappear after puberty and in an ideal world, this would be the case. However, acne-related breakouts can still happen throughout…
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) have became very popular over the las decade. These are ingredients used in many skincare products as well as different facial procedure. AHA’s and BHA’s have been researched for years and can treat several skin conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, signs of aging, etc. Alpha-hydroxy acids Alpha-hydroxy acids…
While all pimples are no fun, blackheads can be some of the most annoying to deal with: They are abundant, hard to hide, and just keep coming back. And with maskne on the rise, blackheads seems to be popping up even more lately. But before you get your fingers in position to squeeze, step away…
Treating Back Acne Effectively You know what is embarrassing than a acne over your right cheek? It is the back acne! They can be really painful and embarrassing all the time too. Just because of the wrong position, where I mean due to their occurrence on our back, we tend to seem more tolerant as…
[ad_1] A superficial peel of 25% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) followed by manual dermasanding in separate sessions is effective in the treatment of mild to moderate acne scars, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Although the combined treatment of chemical peeling and dermabrasion of the face for treatment of…
Case reports of “maskne,” a term coined during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to describe a variant of acne, have been on the rise, yet understanding of this adverse effect of mask wearing has largely been based on observation. A letter published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, suggests maskne is…