Patients often wonder if are there foods that cause acne. Acne is a complex disease. It affects both men and woman, adults and teens. and people of all ethnic backgrounds. Acne is the most common skin disease. Most people are familiar with the onset associated with the hormonal changes of adolescence, and the menstrual …
When it comes to acne treatment sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know. Introduction With so many options to address the problem of zits and pimples some might ask if a dermatologist for acne treatment is necessary. Over-the-counter treatments can, in fact, work for mild acne. Sometimes even spa treatments help. There are things …
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At our NYC acne clinic at Aglow Dermatology, we treat all kinds of acne. Yes, there are many types of acne. Just like the verb google has come to represent doing an online search, despite the existence of Yahoo!   and Bing, when we use the word acne we are referring to the condition acne vulgaris, …
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Anyone who has explored solutions for acne has heard of chemical peels and skin care products which contain AHAs ( alpha-hydroxy acids) and or BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids). AHAs and BHAs are both exfoliants meaning that they peel, or increase skin cell turn over. They are also both effective in acne treatment. In addition these ingredients …
Acne is the most common skin condition. It is an inflammatory condition of the hair follicle characterized by the formation of comedones, pustules, papules, and nodules that most commonly affect the face. Acne can also occasionally affect the neck, chest, back and arms. Dermatologists generally recommend that we focus on treatment of the whole affected …
So you have a butt rash. We appreciate when patients behave well in the office, but sometimes it’s necessary for them to show the dermatologist their butts. We are over the moon to share with you 5 common skin problems found on a person’s backside (buttocks): Genital herpes  If you have been getting a recurrent …
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Pimple popping is so tempting. Pimple popping is so satisfying. There is even a doctor who goes by that name– but we are told we aren’t supposed to pop our pimples. Acne vulgaris is so common that many children in the street could correctly diagnose it. Skin is an accessible organ, particularly the skin on …
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Acne vulgaris is arguably the most common disease seen by dermatologists in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just a disease of teens. Many, however find themselves asking “why am I getting gray hair and acne!?!” Yes, the majority of teens experience acne at sometime but acne affects a number of …
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