As 2025 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible year of growth and transformation at Face Five Acne Clinic. This year, our clinic has grown tremendously. We now have five dedicated team members supporting our mission. Back in 2023, I...
Why Your Teen Deserves More Than Just Medication As parents, seeing your teenager struggle with acne can be heartbreaking. The frustration of trying endless drugstore cleansers, harsh prescription treatments, or even considering medications with severe side effects...
What is Acne Purging? Why Does it Happen? If you are struggling with acne, you have tried a new acne care system and suddenly experienced breakouts, wondering if it is a skin reaction or acne purging. What is purging? When you start using a new product with some...
How to keep your skin clear during the holiday season is a hot topic both this year and every year: between the rich foods, makeup for holiday events, and traditionally harsh weather, it’s no wonder why teenage and adult acne sufferers alike find themselves frequently...
Especially as a teenager, it’s all too easy to forget that your skin is actually the largest organ of your body. That’s why having a skincare routine is important. Today, I delve into what a good skincare routine consists of (for adults and teens alike!), why having a...
The side effects of Accutane®: Is isotretinoin really worth it? As both a mother of teen boys who suffered through acne and as an acne specialist, my opinion on it is resolute: no. Isotretinoin is never worth it, especially for those who are looking to safely and...
