West Lake Dermatology

JULY 30, 2024

Lower stress levels can lead to fewer stress-induced skin issues such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. How Can Exercise Harm Your Skin? While exercise has numerous benefits, it can also negatively impact your skin if not managed properly. Sweat can mix with oils and dead skin cells, clogging pores and leading to breakouts.

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Skin Health Pores Sun Protection Skincare Routine 36

Enlightened Beauty

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Do: Incorporate AHA’s for gentle exfoliation, vitamin C for brightening, and antioxidants to protect the skin. Don't: Over-use heavy, pore-clogging creams that can overwhelm the skin during this receptive phase. Ovulation (Around Day 14): Ovulation is when estrogen peaks, and the skin often looks its best – luminous and smooth.

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Skincare Skincare Routine Hydration Skin Issues 52

Starpil Wax

AUGUST 28, 2024

The skin’s vulnerability post-wax will allow it to absorb these products more deeply and reduce the risk of irritation or inflammation. Moisturizing Is Key After exfoliating, it’s crucial to moisturize your skin to keep it hydrated and supple. Choose a non-comedogenic moisturizer that won’t clog your pores.

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Exfoliation Waxing Irritation Hair Removal 52

First Derm

MARCH 12, 2024

While cosmetic surgery aims to enhance one’s appearance and boost confidence, pre-existing skin conditions like acne can pose unique challenges that may affect the overall results. Surgeons may need to modify their approach to minimize the risk of exacerbating existing skin conditions or creating new scars during the procedure. [1]

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Surgery Management Scarring Skin Health 45

West Lake Dermatology

JUNE 3, 2024

Buttne, also known as butt pimples or butt acne, is a skin condition characterized by the presence of pimples, bumps, or acne-like lesions on the buttocks. Sweat can mix with bacteria, dirt, and dead skin cells, leading to clogged pores and acne breakouts. These blemishes can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful.

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Treatments Pores Sebum Irritation 36

Lipgloss and Aftershave

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What Is Acne Acne is a skin condition that results in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions, characterized by pimples on the face, forehead, chest, shoulders, and back because these areas of the skin have the most sebaceous (oil) glands. Acne occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.

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Sebum Vitamin C Scarring Extractions 52

Esthetician Edit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Gather info on current prescriptions, supplements, and current skin issues, such as bacterial infections and cold sores. Skip out on talking about the “epidermis”, “comedogenic” and simply use everyday words and phrases such as “skin”, “clogs pores” etc… GIVE THEM A HEADS UP Give them a heads up reminder before their appointment.

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Consultations Consultation Purging Comedogenic 78