New Acne Treatment

Leyah Toland joined Contour Dermatology as a receptionist. She answers phone calls, helps patients schedule their appointments with medical providers.

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.

Nurse Practitioner Xarlyn treats Jackie’s acne scars with our Sublative Laser. This is a RF laser treatment for acne scars that stubbornly stick around.

If you are interested in being on camera, please send us a selfie and a photo of any lumps, bumps, or skin conditions that are crusting or oozing or bleeding that concern you.

Did you know that there’s an easy way to prevent most of your skin care woes! Yup just one thing…

Dermabrasion is a common procedure where the skin is sanded down to reduce the appearance of scarring due to acne or surgery.

Dr. Jochen, guest on KPSP Morning News to discuss new skin care products to fight acne. He also talks about what causes acne & why it affects adults and teens.

Struggling with adult acne can be a tedious and emotional issue. You’ve told us countless stories about how you tried…

Pigmentation after an acne lesion is common in darker skin types; and is often confused as a “scar”. Hyperpigmentation does not have texture, it only has discoloration.

Dr. Jochen along with one of our lovely receptionists Rebecca demonstrate a Dermaroller procedure. Dermaroller is used to treat and eliminate acne scars.

We all have scars. Some are just more visible than others. Sometimes visible scars can create wounds inside as they affect a person’s image of themselves.

Blu-U® is a non-invasive, photodynamic method of treating pre-cancerous Actinic Keratosis, they are are thick, scaly, and crusty patches of skin