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Category Archive: Acne Irvine
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Acne Home Therapy
How Can I Take Care of My Skin at Home? Remember: Proper skin care at home is the basic and very important factor in treating acne. Cleanser and Toner Acne cannot be scrubbed away but it can be controlled easier by proper skin cleaning. As you learned acne is caused by excess oil and imbalance …
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Medical Grade Facial for Acne
Procedures to Facilitate Acne Treatment Dr. Shafa will often need to combine prescriptions with procedures to help clear acne faster. These methods, which are described below, will be performed by Dr. Shafa or, in certain cases, by her skin care specialist. When patients attempt to extract comedones and drain cysts themselves by squeezing or picking, …
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Procedures and Laser Treatement for Acne
Procedures required for certain types of acne 1) Minor Acne Surgery Acne surgery is the manual treatment of stubborn acne lesions or correction of acne scars. These are all are performed by Dr. Shafa under sterile conditions with topical or local anesthesia. At Irvine Dermatology Center, we are experts in the proper technique appropriate for …
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Accutane, Retin A, Tazorac, Differin
Amazing Acne Treatment Results What are Retinoids? Retinoids are derivatives of Vitamin A that are made by the body as well as in the laboratory as a medication. What are the functions of natural Retinoids throughout the body? Retinoids are essential elements for vision. They regulate the growth of the bone and tissue. They regulate …
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Acne Treatment Options
Our Acne Treatment Options Non-prescription mild adjunctive treatment options Drying and Peeling Agents This is the oldest technique for treating acne and it is found in some over-the-counter acne products. It induces a continuous and mild drying and peeling of the skin. This gentle treatment is a very acceptable option to start with and may …
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Acne Medical Evaluation
An Evaluation from the Inside Out Medical evaluation for acne: Dr. Shafa’s experience in Dermatology and Internal medicine gives her the unique opportunity to evaluate each patient from a medical and cosmetic standpoint. With her extensive expertise, she is able to identify possible underlying health issues such as: Increased testosterone production which can be associated …
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Acne Treatment and general information
General Information About Acne As physicians, we are aware that acne can cause physical and emotional scarring. The good news is that there are many treatment options available. Dr. Shafa believes that if her patients know more about acne and understand how and what she is treating, then they can cooperate with her to achieve …
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