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This is a collection of posts related to acne, acne scars, and the treatment of them both.
Medical technology is an absolute brilliant thing. The advances we have made in the last ten years are lightyears ahead of where we were, and it’s only going to become more fascinating from here on out. Recently, cosmetic rejuvenation has been making leaps and bounds in the industry. With the desire to stay young echoing [...]
You would think that as an adult you would be past breakouts and pimples. Acne is for hormonal teenagers going through growth spurts, puberty and boy band obsessions, right? Pimples are not for the over-30 crowd; we’ve already been there, done that! So what is happening? Adult acne can be caused by many non-hormonal factors [...]
If you’ve lived with the embarrassment of acne scars for years, thinking that there was no way to get rid of these unsightly reminders of youthful blemishes, you’ll be glad to hear that there are actually several options available to reduce the appearance of scarring, or in some cases, even eliminate acne scars completely. And [...]
Whether you had severe acne as a teen or you continue to suffer with acne as an adult, one harsh reality for many people is the scarring that these unsightly blemishes can leave behind – long after zits and pimples have gone. The good news is that a dermatologist can help you address acne issues [...]
Adult acne may have several causes. Hormonal acne, for example, can follow you from adolescence into adulthood. But the major contributing factors are oil (sebum) production and dead skin cells that can clog pores, as well as the bacteria that gets trapped inside these pores, leading to inflammation. The good news is that there are [...]
Aside from the presence of unattractive pimples and pustules, one of the biggest concerns about acne is the scarring it can leave behind. Fortunately, most acne sufferers are not left with marks, but some are. One of the types of acne marks that can be left are flat, red spots. These usually occur on the [...]
Topically, there are two types of creams that can help. The first type aims to absorb oil as it is produced; so that, it doesn’t remain shiny and slick on the skin’s surface. These creams are referred to as mattifying creams, and there are many different companies that make them. The other type of topical [...]
The best treatment for acne scars really depends on what type of scars you have. There are indented scars, raised scars, and rolling scars. Plus, there can be red spots and brown marks that people often refer to as scars even though they are not true scars. Indented acne scars come in two varieties. There [...]
Blue light acne treatment refers to the process of treating acne using a blue colored light. The most common blue light source used is the Blu-U by DUSA pharmaceuticals. The Blu-U emits light in a specific range that kills the bacteria that are associated with acne. The range is within the blue color spectrum of [...]
There is no single method or tool available that treats all types of acne scars. Treating acne scars requires the right combination of multiple different tools and techniques. Also, active acne needs to be under control before treating the scars.The first step in treating acne scars is to identify what type of scars are present. [...]
Lawrence Osman, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and liposuction surgeon in Los Angeles specializing in minimally invasive techniques such as liposuction using local anesthesia. He has offices in both Northridge and Calabasas.