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Posts Tagged ‘teenage acne’

Clearing up Acne over Summer! Notes from a San Francisco Bay Dermatologist

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

In my last blog we touched on treatment of cystic acne with isotretinoin.  However, non-cystic acne which many teenagers and some adults suffer from can respond quickly to treatment with the use of the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System and its three simple steps.

The Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System is the only prescription-strength acne treatment that contains a patented, solubilized form of 5% benzoyl peroxide (BPO) to penetrate deep into the skin and treat acne where it starts. The solubilized form of 5% BPO in the CLENZIderm M.D. System is 1/10,000 the size of any other BPO product available and significantly reduces acne-causing bacteria.

The best part about the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System is how easy the steps are to follow.  Even those regimen “challenged” individuals should have no trouble sticking to the three steps and getting results.

Whether normal to oily or normal to dry, the the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System products can be individualized to suit any skin type and are all made to work synergistically.  Generally, the three steps will include a cleanser, BPO treatment product and moisturizer for dry skin types or cleanser, pore therapy and BPO serum gel for oily skin types.

Let us evaluate your teenager’s acne today to see if the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. System is right for them, so they can return to school after summer vacation with clearer, fresher skin.

 

You Don’t Grow Out of Acne

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Acne can fluctuate throughout a person’s lifetime.  The notion that only teenagers have acne and its something you’ll eventually “outgrow,” misrepresents this medical condition.  Recently, the Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne (a group of 20 recognized dermatologists, representing multiple countries) recommended that acne be defined as a “chronic disease.”  Thinnking of acne in these terms will help the medical community and patients shape better approaches toward treatment.  Both adults and teenagers with problem skin need a long term plan with proper care to keep it in check.  Adults should never feel embarassed or feel they are too old to get breakouts as they can be triggered by hormones, stress and a variety of other factors.  Acne left untreated can have a major impact on one’s physical appearance and emotional well being no matter what your age, so it is always important to seek medical advice.

 

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