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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 […]

If you have acne or are acne prone this is a list of the most common mistakes people make when treating their acne. Take a look.  Are u one of them?? - Excessive sun or tanning bed exposure - Scrubbing with harsh chemicals like bleach - Picking, picking, picking - Over exfoliation - Over drying […]

Body acne can be embarrassing and painful to endure.  If you have body acne your not alone. About 1/3 for people who struggle with facial acne also have body acne on their chest and back according to Acne.org. The most common way people seek treatment for their body acne is through a  Dermatologists.  The Dermatologists […]

Acne doesn't just plague teenagers, it is also a concern for many adults.  Adult acne is just as prominent in society these days and can be triggered by hormonal fluctuations, stress and poor nutrition. Adult acne or hormonal acne usually shows up on the lower part of the face like the jawline but can also […]

If you are an acne suffer and believe that doing a chemical peel will fix your acne....  Think again! Chemical peels can be good exfoliating treatments, when performed by a professional. A chemical peel can aid in the clearing of your acne but it must be used in conjunction with the right home care regimen […]

Here are some common myths about Acne: 1. Acne is caused by dirty skin: Unfortunately this myth causes a lot of overcleaning of the face with soaps and strong detergent cleansers.   Over cleansing will only irritate acne and may actually make it worse.  Cleansing with the right type of product such as a sensitive or a […]

Cystic Acne is the most visible of all the acne types and is also the type of acne that leaves permanent pitted scarring.  Cystic Acne is seen most in adolescent boys, it is characterized by large red pustules and cysts, it is also very painful for the sufferer. The good news is that this can […]

When I first started out in 2005 as a Master Esthetican I felt like I needed to be everything for everybody.  What I mean is that I offered pedicures, manicures, body waxing, teeth whitening, and skincare in my business. However, as time went on and as my knowledge grew I recognized that what I really […]

If you search the internet you will find a multitude of  information on how to successfully treat acne. Usually the information is coupled with a sales strategy from some skincare brand trying to get you to purchase their products. The information, promises and pictures look amazing. You decide to  purchase the product and pray that […]

Coconut Oil has become the "go to" product of 2013.  Dr. Oz has referred to Coconut Oil as having super powers and can aid in people losing weight, treating skin conditions, ulcers and much more. HOWEVER, acne is a skin condition that doesn't respond well to Coconut Oil. Infact, the molecule for coconut oil is very […]

Are you using prescription medications to treat your acne? How's it working? You may want to read this article. Seems doctors are more concerned about getting your $$$ from the prescriptions then actually treating your acne. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/41618 Learn more about Real Acne Treatments from Skintherapy Acne Clinic in Salt Lake City  I care about treating […]

Monthly periods, changing birth control, post baby and menopause, these events can all trigger hormonal acne in women.  Men may have acne in their teen years and then it tapers off, however women can spend their entire life fighting hormonal acne. Hormonal acne is frustrating, and appears generally on the lower part of the face […]

Tetracycline became the first go to antibiotic to treat acne for doctors and dermatologists after it was discovered in the early fifties. The story goes that a couple of acne cases were treated with tetracycline therapy and slight improvements were witnessed.  The excitement grew from just these few cases and doctors began prescribing antibiotic therapy […]

Blackheads can be found on numerous areas of the body including the face, back, and chest of acne suffers. However, the most pronounced area on the face where people seem to believe they have blackheads is on the nose. The truth is that the nose also contains natural occurring sebaceous filaments that resemble blackheads. So […]

Picking, popping, scratching or doing at home extractions often becomes a bad habit for those people suffering from acne. You see picking your acne can cause damage to the pore and actually drive the pimple or pustule deeper back into the skin. Hence causing more inflammation and even scarring. Picking can also spread bacteria. A […]

Acne is Hereditary. Plain and simple!  But what goes on in the pore of a person with acne vs a person without acne is very interesting.  A normal pore (hair follicle) has a lining, which sloughs off naturally once a day.  A pore of someone with acne sloughs off up to five times a day. […]

I am continually asked on a daily basis for home skincare recommendation--which is what I am trained for as an Master Esthetician and I love helping people out. First off I want to tell you that there is a lot of "marketing hype and fluff" if you haven't already noticed around skincare lines, coupled with […]

A chemical peel is an acid form of exfoliation. Different from a Microdermabrasion, which is a mechanical form of exfoliation, a chemical peel utilizes an acid to cause the exfoliation of skin cells. Chemical peels are very popular and according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, chemical peels were amongst the top five nonsurgical […]