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You've heard the term blackheads before - your friends could use the term regularly - your co- workers may talk about them at the office and your older sister never seemed to shut up about them while you were teenagers, but do you actually know that much about what a blackhead is? Read on for […]

Hormones play a rather crucial part in most of my women client’s acne. In fact, more than 60% of acne-prone women will suffer with acne breakouts while going through hormonal changes. This includes events such as monthly periods, birth control changes, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. The majority of a women’s life is subject to many […]

More than 90% of my new clients don’t realize that protein powders, as well as protein bars can bedetrimental in achieving acne free skin. Protein is a tricky subject because the supplement is considered to be highly beneficial for most people, but a lot of protein supplements will actually cause breakouts.  As someone who suffers […]

Keep checking the ingredients in the products you use! The second most common mistake that female acne sufferers make when trying to achieve clear skin is to ignore the ingredients in beauty products, especially in those products that advertise "acne safety." How many times have you walked into a store and noticed labels that read […]

Acne and Makeup 101 One of the most common mistakes that many female acne sufferers make is using the wrong makeup. Since makeup is an everyday occurrence for most women it is extremely important to have certain knowledge on the makeup you use while trying to keep your skin clear. Makeup can be tricky for […]

Many of us have a false notion that a prescription for birth control can clear your skin. The reality of birth control is that options such as the pill, IUDs, shots and implants have the potential to cause acne rather than prevent it. This is especially true in women with acne prone skin. If you […]

You've dreamed of having clear skin but are still suffering from acne. You may have been a teenager when you got your first pimple and it may very well have followed you into adulthood.  You have probably tried products and programs which promised a cure to your acne but that promise never happened. You may […]

Scarring from acne is an extremely unfortunate side effect when you are acne prone.  Not many of us are fans of scars, especially on our faces, but the good news is… scarring from acne can be avoided and or minimized in some cases with these top reasons for acne scarring. 1. If you have inflamed acne […]

Ethnic Acne & Dark Spots Acne affects people of all races & while acne can be treated on all skin types, acne treatments for darker skin tones need to be carefully monitored and managed. Why? Darker skin tones have more “active” melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells in the dermis that create pigment. Since these cells are more active, they […]

How to Get Rid of Acne with An Acne Specialist

Antibiotics could be effecting your weight: Some professionals turn to antibiotics as treatment for acne, but in most cases these antibiotics cause more harm than good. If you’ve read our article on FDA warnings & topical acne treatments, you have already learned a bit about the dangers of using antibiotics as treatment for acne. The greatest risk […]

Acne Scar Types Scarring from acne is a reality that many folks have to face everyday, but just as The Skin Therapy Acne Clinic provides treatment for acne that result in clear & beautiful skin - we can also help with your acne scarring! Acne is the sort of disorder that can be heartbreaking while […]

Easy! You will build a relationship with your acne specialist over your treatments for acne that a doctor simply cannot provide for you! Hi everyone, My name is Kelsey & I have been seeing Jil with the Skin Therapy Acne Clinic of Salt Lake City for about 4 months. Right now, I have clear, beautiful […]

Have you exhausted every option trying to control your acne?  Skintherapy Acne Clinic in Salt Lake City can he  Take a look at some of our happy clients then give us a call 801-808-6708

The FDA has a current argument circulating throughout the news that warns the public of severe allergic reactions to topical acne treatmentsAt Skintherapy Acne Clinic we treat acne successfully by creating a personal program using consistent topical treatment, extractions and chemical peels. We have seen nothing but success using this regimen and would like to take a […]

Body acne can be as embarrassing and frustrating as having acne on your face.  The summer time can be especially challenging for those who suffer from body acne since swimsuits and tank tops become the norm during the hot summer months.  Fortunately, body acne can be controlled with the right skincare regimen and some dedication. […]

Skin care can be just as important as the treatment(s) you use to clear your acne. In fact with the proper in clinic treatments and skin care regimen acne can be controlled successfully without the use of prescriptions. Here are some guidelines for picking the best acne skin care products; 1) Always use a cleanser […]

Red, painful, inflamed lesions on the face is this acne or something else?? Staphylococci Bacteria Staphylococci bacteria can safely live on the skin's surface, and a MedicineNet.com article by Dr. Melissa Conrad Stöppler reports that the bacteria lives in the nose and on the skin of 20 percent to 30 percent of healthy adults. Unless […]

While many people queeze a pimple occasionally, there are more extreme cases in which patients pick at their blemishes compulsively and the picking becomes a terrible habit.  I literally have had patients visit me for acne treatments that don’t have a pimple in existence. Instead, they have scabs that can lead to scarring. These patients can actually turn very […]

Acne is a touchy subject to address. It can be very personal, embarrassing and even isolating for some people. Take a teenager who suffers from acne and put in the mix the pressure to fit in, date and attend social activities and you have a disaster waiting to happen.  Yes, more acne from the stress but also […]