Today, I, as the founder of Face 5 and a certified acne specialist, wanted to talk about why you should avoid antibiotics for acne. The dangers of the long-time use of antibiotics as a treatment for acne are well-documented… despite both topical and oral antibiotics...
Why does it take 90 days to clear acne? Here at Face 5, this is a question I field frequently as an acne specialist. Whether you are grappling with adult acne, teenage acne, are here in Colorado Springs or are one of my acne clients who live abroad, there is one...
One of the most frequent acne scars FAQs here at Face 5 is, “Once I do have my acne managed, will my acne scars ever go away?” While answers will vary depending on the patient’s specific skin type, concern, and history, today’s blog strives to answer your most...
One of the common questions I receive from clients who come to Face 5 is how to be acne-safe while traveling and avoid breakouts. While travel has been recommended to be limited throughout 2021, this concern stays top-of-mind for clients who have to travel for...
Wishing you a safe and happy start to Fall, Colorado! While autumn brings along with it great joy (because let’s face it, who doesn’t love Thanksgiving and pumpkin-flavored everything?!) it’s also bringing with it another challenge on top of the regular cold and flu...
Who are you trusting with your teenager’s acne? For me, putting my trust in dermatologists was hard when it came to my three sons’ acne: to see their acne not improving but getting worse after trying multiple medications prescribed by their dermatologists took an...
