Posted On: Mar 25, 2026
Categories: Acne
Acne is a condition that affects most of the population, especially during the teenage years. While acne vulgaris is present in 33% of women in their 30s, the condition affects both men and women. The problem is that the “fix” for acne may not apply to everyone, as their skin type may require a different approach. Some acne cases are rooted in excess oil production and/or...
... View MorePosted On: Mar 11, 2026
Categories: Acne
Acne is a common condition that affects teenagers and adults, with the average pimple healing within a week. However, when the acne is inflamed or you start popping the pimples, this damage can lead to another potential inconvenience: acne scars. Some people are lucky enough not to experience this, but almost 50 percent of people with acne will get these marks. Many people believe...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted 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...
... View MorePosted On: Jan 07, 2026
Categories: Acne
They say that acne goes away when you step into adulthood, but that’s not entirely true. While both men and women can get acne, women are particularly vulnerable to developing this skin condition. An average of 50% of women in their 20s have frequent acne breakouts, but around 33% of women in their 30s are also significantly affected. When acne keeps returning, despite your efforts,...
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