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Over the last few years, numerous lasers have developed for use in the cosmetic industry. One such novel laser is Affirm. For the last few years Affirm laser has been used to treat a variety of skin conditions including:- skin rejuvenation- facial lines and wrinkles- skin discolorations- acne rosace ...Continue Reading

Affirm is a newly developed laser treatment for skin rejuvenation. The Affirm laser has been used to treat:- skin lines- wrinkles- skin discoloration- scars- skin imperfections- acne blemishes- sun damaged skin- irregular contours on the skin- reduce stretch marksAfter the Affirm treatment, the skin ...Continue Reading

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug sold under the name Zovirax or Zovir. It is one of the most widely used drugs for the treatment of herpes infections.Acyclovir has been used to treat:- Herpes simplex 1 cold sores- Herpes simplex 2 Genital herpes- varicella zoster shingles- Chicken pox in immunocomprom ...Continue Reading

There are numerous treatments for Acne. The type of treatment usually depends on the degree and severity of Acne. Acne treatments work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection or doing all three. In general the following treatments are available to tre ...Continue Reading

Over The Counter MedicationsAcne is best treated with medications. The fact that there are 100s of soaps/medications for the treatment of acne should lead one to suspect that no one really knows what the best treatment is. The majority of medications, herbs, nutrients, oils, soaps and minerals on th ...Continue Reading

What is acne vulgaris?Acne is a very common skin disorder and medically it goes by the name Acne Vulgaris. The disorder affects more than 80% of adolescents and young teenagers. Acne can occur anywhere on the body but is most common on the face. Acne is most common in teenagers in the 2nd decade of ...Continue Reading

Acne is a condition that affects nearly everybody in Westminster, Colorado and across the nation at some point in their lives. Many people experience acne in their teen years, but some experience it long after they enter adulthood. Adult acne and acne scars affect a large part of the population and ...Continue Reading

Scar face, crater face, ugly, do these names sound painful? Do they bring back hurtful memories? If so, you probably have acne scars and you were probably or are still being teased because of acne scars. But you don't have to suffer through this traumatic experience, there are solutions and treatmen ...Continue Reading

Being a teenager is one of the hardest things in the world. Being a teenager in high school and having acne or acne scars just adds to the drama of being a teenager. Face it, kids are cruel, and there is nothing more hurtful or damaging then being teased or made fun of because of acne or acne scars. ...Continue Reading

If you or your child are experiencing problems with acne and are worried about acne scars, then I 'd like to share with you some tidbits about acne.Avoid Acne Skin Care Taboos, astringents, rubbing alcohol, and tanning do not help clear acne nor keep acne-prone skin free from blemishes. Dermatologis ...Continue Reading