If you’re constantly battling pimples due to acne, it’s tempting to try just about anything to get rid of them. Some people believe lying out in the sun will help. The thinking goes that sunlight will dry out the oil in the skin and/or prevent oil production, resulting in clearer skin. Sounds logical, right? After
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The Best Pillowcase for Acne
Looking for a simple way to pamper your face and make your acne easier to control? Look beyond your medicine cabinet — to your linen closet. “Your pillowcase does matter,” said Sydney VanHoose, APRN, a board-certified nurse practitioner at Water’s Edge Dermatology who specializes in medical and surgical dermatology. Some pillowcases hinder acne treatment, while others
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Cystic Acne
If you’ve ever had cystic acne, you know how painful and how persistent it can be. This aggressive form of inflammatory acne is no minor annoyance. It’s also not something you can treat effectively with an acne product you grab off the shelves. The pus-filled nodules that characterize cystic acne, which form when bacteria, oil
[Read More]Treating Acne in Dark Skin
Acne is no fun for anyone, but acne in Black skin and other skin of color often poses a special challenge. Inflammation from inflammatory acne — or even some harsh products used to treat acne — can leave behind dark spots, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which often last longer than the acne itself. “Sometimes the treatment
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
Acne is double trouble: First there’s the ugly blemishes. Then, in many cases, there are the scars that result. If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to get rid of acne scars, or at least make them less noticeable, the answer is yes. The best acne scar treatment depends on your skin tone and the type
[Read More]Foods that Cause Acne
Pizza and chocolate cause acne — right, or wrong? Do any foods cause acne? Can the ideal diet help you avoid breakouts? Researchers have debated these answers for years. Finally, a consensus seems to be emerging, and the foods to limit probably aren’t the ones you think. Hunting for answers One hundred years ago, many doctors
[Read More]Summertime and Acne … It’s the Worst!
Did you know that the summer months are more difficult for those who suffer with acne? According to a study published by The Journal of Dermatology, the majority of patients said their acne is worse when temperatures rise. Why? The summer heat, sweat and humidity all work to increase oil production in the skin. This
[Read More]5 Tips to Help Your Teen Overcome Acne
Acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S. and affects 40 to 50 million Americans. Just when appearance often becomes so important to teens acne can strike and strike hard. By the mid-teens, more than 40 percent of adolescents have acne. At Water’s Edge Dermatology, teens come to see our acne experts tens
[Read More]How to Deal With Period-Related Skin Problems
When we talk about menstrual skin, we’re talking about a whole range of skin problems women can encounter during their menstrual cycle each month. Between the ages of 10-15, most girls begin to menstruate, i.e., they start getting their monthly period. This shedding of tissues and blood from the uterine lining occurs every month for
[Read More]Three Major Misconceptions & Myths About Professional Acne Treatment
We’ve heard more than our share of acne treatment myths in recent years; from how people get acne, to how they can get rid of it, and just about everything in between. Let’s look at three of the more common misconceptions about professional acne treatment. Myth 1: Dermatologists are basically professional strength pimple-poppers This is
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