I had fractional resurfacing rf (pollogen maximus) done yesterday. What could be the worst side effects? (Photo)

Metrogel is pretty benign and not likely to cause this flare. Sometimes when people start doxycycline they experience a flare in their acne. Your doctor can keep you on doxycycline and add a stronger topical medication, such as Aczone or Finacea. Alternatively, if you prefer to be treated more...

You have an epidermal nevus that can be removed one of three ways.  Serial excision, excision with flap closure or tissue expansion followed by excision and closure.  Serial excision might serve you best meaning you cut it out over a series of two or maybe three sessions.  Most...

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

The first question is whether you have had a dermatologist diagnose what kind of 'brown spots' you have: lentigines (the flat brown spots that arise from sun exposure also called 'sun spots'), melasma (the 'mask of pregancy' also associated with natural estrogen and taking birth control pills),...

I’m so sorry to hear about your struggle with severe acne scars. As a physician and a mother of three, I understand how frustrating and challenging this can be. My son and youngest daughter have dealt with acne scars, and I’ve personally been treating my son since he was 14. Acne breakouts can...

CO2 lasers can reduce the thickness of the skin if we take into consideration that sun damage skin will try to get thicker in order to protect itself from the sun. Your problem is a bulbous tip that resurfacing will only be able to improve minimally at best because it is not related to sun...