A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in the health of your skin, hair, and nails. There may be many reasons why you need to see a dermatologist.
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Dr. Jochen has years of experience injecting silicone to lift up acne scars. The FDA approved medical grade silicone is used to perform this procedure. Silicone was approved for this purpose in 2007.
Nobody likes acne scars, but when you have one that has been around for ages they can be tough to hide. Elaine Woo-Gallagher, shows how to excise a scar.
Dermabrasion is a common procedure where the skin is sanded down to reduce the appearance of scarring due to acne or surgery.
With most medical treatments, doctors and their patients must evaluate what we call the risk-benefit equation, and determine if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. When it comes to treating a severe form of acne called cystic acne – a condition that causes nodules that turn into painful cysts – the medication Accutane has triggered some controversy about its risks vs. benefits.
