Edmonton Dermatologists

Does Dairy in a Diet Result in Worse Acne?

I have heard that Dairy products cause acne especially milk and that milk is the worst thing ever for acne. Since then I have stopped consuming dairy products (yogurt, cheese, milk). I wanted to know if it was safe to carry on eating cereal with a little milk every morning. I wanted to know if that was safe or shall i completely cut out milk altogether. PS. I finished a 6 month second course of 20mg of raaccutane in October 2011(my first course was 50mg)

Acne is often caused by excess androgens. Androgens are found in milk and hence can exacerbate it. A trial of dairy avoidance is often a good idea.

Barry Lycka, MD

Edmonton Dermatologist

Acne Surgery for Brown Skin

I have acne scars (kind of bulges) all over my nose and on my chin. I got the pimples when I was in my teenage and they stayed for ever on my nose leaving as bulges. It is making me looking worse. What kind of surgery helps me to remove these bulges and have a clean nose. I an 25 years old Female Asian origin. Will laser surgery help me to remove the acne scars or bulges. Your response is greatly appreciated.

This is a real tough question. Without a high quality picture, it is impossible to tell which treatment is best

Lasers are often the best answer

Barry Lycka, MD

Edmonton Dermatologist

Is a Second Ultherapy Treatment of Any Benefit?

I'm 35 and had ultherapy done 3 months ago. My results are good. My skin has slightly lifted! I'm thinking I'd like to have yet another Ultherapy treatment 3 months from now (6 months from my original treatment), to bank-up more collagen in my skin. Would having another Ultherapy treatment 6 months after my first treament be of any benefit to me or I'm I just wasting my money.

Yes, loose skin responds. A second treatment can often augment results. So cam addition of Botox, restylane and fillers.

Barry Lycka, MD

Edmonton Dermatologist