With COVID-19 cases persisting, face masks will likely remain a part of our daily routines for the foreseeable future. This is good for public health, but some people—especially those who wear masks throughout much of the day—are experiencing acne flare-ups. "Maskne" is the nickname given to this very real side effect of a mask rubbing …
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What is the best acne treatment? This is a question we hear regularly at DermSurgery Associates. It’s a common question with a wide variety of answers. Your skin is just as unique as you are, and the type of acne you experience will dictate the right answer for you. Only your dermatologist can really determine …
Read MoreSummer acne can be a huge problem for both teens and adults. We’re out in the sun, where we sweat more. The summer heat causes our skin to generate more oil. Pores get clogged with sebum. And bacteria proliferate! It’s an ugly cycle - yuck. The heat and humidity are simply inescapable in Houston, Texas. …
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Treating acne can be a frustrating experience. Acne is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition of pores (pilosebaceous unit). While most people have acne during their teens, some can progress to later in life or even start in adulthood! Dr. Riahi has 3 basic tips for keeping your skin acne free 1. Less is more! Over …
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Going back to school is exciting on so many levels: reuniting with old friends, making new ones, starting brand new classes and embarking on a new adventure with the ups and downs. Exciting, but also stressful. Few things are worse for a teenager than going back to school feeling self-conscious about acne. It doesn’t have …
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With all the items on your to-do list, back-to-school time can be really stressful. New clothes reflecting the all latest trends, school supplies in all the right colors, reliable transportation, after-school care... the list goes on. When the stars have aligned, and the kids are finally out the door, you deserve a reward! How about …
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A natural part of the aging process is changes in the skin. As skin gets older, it becomes more lax and no longer has the healthy glow it had during youth. Brown spots, age spots, spider veins and pigment issues are other signs of aging skin. Sun damage can cause skin to look leathery and …
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Young people returning to school after the summer have a gazillion things to think about. For many, one of those things is facing another year with an ongoing acne problem. Whether it's active acne or scarring from previous bouts, nobody likes showing up for school with unsightly facial blemishes. Now, they don't have to. With …
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Did you know there are safe and efficient adult acne treatments for both blemishes and scarring? There's good and bad news about acne. The bad news is that for some people, acne is a problem far beyond their teenage years. The good news is that nearly every case of acne can be brought under control …
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