In case you don't know, rosacea is a skin condition that is characterized by redness and flushing in the face. The exact cause of rosacea is not known, but many theories indicate chronic skin inflammation. In addition to redness and flushing,...
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A well-balanced diet has long been associated with overall good health. Ongoing research has also shown the important specific relationship between nutrition and healthy skin. Recent studies have shown that changes in diet can potentially...
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting over 50 million Americans each year. That number includes 85% of all young adults and over 35% of adult women 25-50 years old. Acne is a condition that primarily...
Like prescription and over-the-counter medications, lasers have been used over the course of the past two decades to treat acne. In fact, lasers have proven effective in challenging cases and with individual patient preference. Many people...
As we have described in our blog in the past, acne is a very stubborn skin disease that has many different aspects to its origin and treatment. One common denominator is the effect of hormones on the production of oil or sebum within the skin...
As you all should be aware after nearly 11 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, mask wearing remains standard for medical personnel and the general public alike. Obviously, healthcare workers and other essential workers who have direct...
When last we wrote in this blog about mask-ne, it was a relatively new phenomenon as a skin problem. Since then, and as mask wearing has increased as it should to slow down the spread of COVID-19, we are seeing more and more people with skin...
A recent study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology confirms our experience here at Maine Laser Skin Care. The article demonstrates that radiofrequency micro needling treatments, which we use in the form of Secret™ RF, are a...
Most skin care products that you see advertised and on store shelves are marketed to and directed towards women. Despite that predominant orientation, the demand from men for skin care products has been growing steadily, especially since the...
A recent dermatology symposium held in Florida (pre-COVID, of course) highlighted the effectiveness of lasers in treating acne. Presenters noted that laser therapies have become increasingly popular in the battle against acne not only...
