Skin Care Blog

Pityrosporum folliculitis is a type of acne that is common. Many people experience it as itchy bright red pimples that won't go away on the back, chest, scalp, forehead and along your hair line. There may al...

Does chocolate cause acne? Probably not…..but it's complicated. The controversy: Patients for years have noticed pimples after eating chocolate-containing 'junk foods' The original scientific studies done i...

Use a diet to heal acne as a powerful way to control your acne skin problem. There is ever mounting scientific evidence that what you eat affects your acne. Knowing what to eat and what foods to avoid is an ...

One of our most popular prescription medications for acne in dermatology is tretinoin (1) (Retin A). Why? Because it works well and it is also one of the most powerful skin care products in the war against a...

Will back acne and chest acne ruin your summer? Strappy sun dresses, tank tops and bathing suits are all part of summer. Is your skin ready to be exposed to public viewing or do you have to think about addi...

There are common reasons why your acne treatment might not be working - but they are often elusive to even trained physicians - including dermatologists. Sometimes the presence of unexpected germs infecting...