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The Future of Acne Care: Laser-Based Solutions and Non-Medication Options

Posted On: Mar 04, 2026

Categories: Acne

For years, acne treatments revolved around oral antibiotics or powerful drugs that aimed to suppress the production of excess sebum. While these treatments can be effective, they bring a series of uncomfortable systemic side effects. Not to mention that stopping the treatment risks you going back to the exact point you started from. At Ariel Ostad, MD, in New York City, we offer laser therapy...

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How Hormones Influence Breakouts at Every Age

Posted On: Feb 25, 2026

Categories: Acne

Hormonal acne can cause breakouts at every age, especially among women. While most associate hormonal breakouts with puberty, they rarely fade as you reach adulthood. Roughly 91 percent of acne-prone women note that they get a breakout in the week before their menstrual cycle, and 15 percent of women in their 50s still get menopausal acne. Hormonal acne, unlike other acne forms, is...

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Adult Acne: Causes, Triggers & New Treatment Options

Posted On: Feb 18, 2026

Categories: Acne

Most people believe that acne is something only teenagers must deal with. Unfortunately, the condition doesn’t always go away with adulthood, with clinical studies showing that almost half of the women in their 20s have acne. The prevalence does decrease with age, but that doesn’t change the fact that 33 percent of women in their 30s still get acne breakouts. Acne can be painful and...

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Love the Skin You’re In – Popular Rejuvenation Procedures

Posted On: Feb 11, 2026

Categories: Skin Care

Valentine’s Day is the month of celebrating relationships, and the one relationship to rule them all is the one you have with your skin. January is the most popular month for aesthetic treatments, but we already know why that’s the case. People are getting ready for February, the month of love. This trend continues all the way through February, as men and women are taking measures to support...

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Ellacor® 2.0 Recovery Guide – How to Make the Most of Micro-Coring

Posted On: Feb 04, 2026

Categories: Skin Care, Skin Tightening

Ellacor® has become a reliable skin-tightening tool to reduce excess sagging and improve skin quality. However, with the advancements in technology and the emergence of Ellacor® 2.0, more people are choosing it as a less invasive method for skin tightening. The absence of incisions and surgical steps prompt faster healing with less scarring potential, making it a good option for those with...

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The Role of Inflammation in Acne and How Modern Treatments Target It

Posted On: Jan 29, 2026

Categories: Acne

Acne is viewed as a superficial issue, but adult acne is on the rise, with 35% of people experiencing this condition. This can be linked to multiple factors, such as hormonal changes, chronic stress, and poor diets, but the root cause is simple: inflammation in the skin. When inflammation persists, it alters follicular biology and increases the frequency of breakouts. But how does that...

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Preventing Scarring & Hyperpigmentation With AviClear™ 

Posted On: Jan 27, 2026

Categories: Acne

Acne brings more problems than just pimples filled with pus whenever your sebaceous glands become clogged. In many cases, acne brings scars and hyperpigmentation that linger for a long time, even when the breakout fades. Around 95% of individuals with acne vulgaris experience scarring, which gets progressively worse as they age. AviClear™ is a procedure that treats acne at its...

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Introducing Ellacor® 2.0: A Modern Tool for Skin Tightening

Posted On: Jan 21, 2026

Categories: Skin Tightening

Loose skin is a common problem that often occurs as you age, especially when life events leave little time for it to bounce back. Roughly 60-70% of overweight to obese patients go through skin changes, which become more obvious after weight loss. Childbirth and other life events that stretch the skin leave the tissue hanging and require intervention to help the skin bounce...

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How AviClear™ Fits into a Comprehensive Acne Management Plan

Posted On: Jan 15, 2026

Categories: Acne

Acne, especially the inflammatory kind, is a complex condition that occurs when excess sebum clogs the pores, trapping dirt and acne bacteria within them. The immune system responds to the overgrowth of bacteria within these pores, which leads to redness, swelling, and the formation of pus. AviClear™ is a groundbreaking treatment that addresses acne by using a 1726nm laser. While...

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AviClear™ vs. Traditional Acne Treatments: Antibiotics, Accutane & What’s New

Posted On: Jan 13, 2026

Categories: Acne

To this day, acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic conditions. In fact, the global prevalence of acne is 9.4%, and among acne sufferers, roughly 20% experience a moderate to severe form. The average pimple patch is no longer enough to address this issue, as the root cause is wreaking havoc on the skin: bacteria trapped by excess sebum. Recent developments, such as...

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