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Zeno launches new Mini for acne
Zeno launches new Mini for acne
If you think Zeno's hand-held zit zapper is handy, get ready for something even handier--the next generation of the Zeno acne-clearing device. Zeno has...
Dr. Mary Lupo on Adult Acne
Dr. Mary Lupo on Adult Acne
Acne can certainly continue to pester you even if you're well over your teeny-bopper years--and it's little solace that it's more common than you think. In...
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
It's been a good week--anytime you hear a biopsy for skin cancer comes back benign--that's good, no very good. Particularly as it's a gloriously sunny day...
SebRx says Stop Oil, Stop Zits
SebRx says Stop Oil, Stop Zits
Just when you thought you'd probably seen every acne treatment line out there, Revision Skincare recently launched its new acne treatment line--SebRx. SebRx...
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
The week in Beauty Cred: what's hot & what's worth it
Happy 4th of July! The kids are bouncing off the walls with their 3D fireworks glasses and I'm working on homemade ice cream cake (note to self: file under...
Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid? 3 Acne Systems with both
Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid? 3 Acne Systems with both
With so many acne products on the OTC market and really only one of two primary active ingredients in any of them (either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic...
Janice Dickinson swears by SensiClear for acne
Janice Dickinson swears by SensiClear for acne
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Hide blemishes & melasma: Dermablend Smooth Indulgence
Hide blemishes & melasma: Dermablend Smooth Indulgence
Dermablend, a brand that specializes on corrective cosmetics for all skin types, has recently introduced a new foundation that provides medium coverage for...
Facials for your back? Only in California!
Summer's coming, and there are a lot of preparations to be made: suntan lotion ready, legs shaved, toenails painted, swimsuit picked out, trashy novel to...
Katharine McPhee clears acne with Skin iD
Katharine McPhee clears acne with Skin iD
The runaway success of Proactiv acne skin care hasn't been lost on other firms. Neutrogena is launching a direct attack on Proactiv, rolling out  a...

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Microdermabrasion: Wasn't what i needed ~ Microdermabrasion was NOT worth it
Marcela_edith   Fayetteville  Aug 4, 2008  Cost: $335  Pain: Mild
I spent $335 for a package of 5 treatments.I was going every week, and every week I was praying like crazy. During the treatments, I still got... more

BLU U: Experience good-results still pending ~ BLU U was worth it
Omegam   Houston, Texas  Jul 29, 2008  Cost: $220  Pain: Uncomfortable
I underwent Blu-U with Levulan on Saturday, 7/26/2008. The 1st hour was anticipated with a mild to slightly moderate burning sensation when the... more

Isolaz for acne: Isolaz is a better choice than accutane for acne ~ Isolaz for acne was worth it
Simon webb   New Jersey  Jul 23, 2008  Cost: $275  Pain: Painfree
I was seeing a dermatologist in New Jersey NJ for years for my acne. she was pushing me to go on accutane. I saw this product ISOLAZ on the... more

Dermaplaning: Dermaplaning is fabulous ~ Dermaplaning was worth it
Dana Hamm   Columbus, OH  Jul 12, 2008  Cost: $300  Pain: Painfree
My name is Dana Hamm. I'm a model and actress, and I absolutely love dermaplaning!! I have dealt with monthly breakouts and oily skin most of my... more

Fraxel Laser: Fraxel worth every penny but you have to go to the right dr.. ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Nbtt   Atherton  May 10, 2008  Cost: $500  Pain: Mild
I want to tell you that Fraxel does hurt..get a friend to drive you and take a pain pill or anti anxiety pill that your dr gives you.. It was... more

Laser resurfacing: Okay ~ Laser resurfacing was worth it
Denise82   Miami  May 5, 2008  Cost: $500  Pain: Mild
About 3 years ago i had laser skin resurfacing done. i had about 4 sessions for acne and acne scars.prior to the treatment my face was a... more

TCA chemical peel: At home tca peel ~ TCA chemical peel was worth it
Krstybrght   Indianaa  Apr 21, 2008  Cost: $65  Pain: Mild
I have always used at home chemical peels. I'm currently using TCA 10%. I'm very satisfied with the results. I have minor sun damage and mild acne... more

Microdermabrasion: Good skin pick me up ~ Microdermabrasion was worth it
Merrymm   Boston, MA  Apr 17, 2008  Cost: $120  Pain: Mild
I have had microdermabrasion done over 20 time in the past six years. I have had seven treatment in a row over the past eight or so month, in... more

Photodynamic Therapy: Terrible experience that damaged my skin ~ Photodynamic Therapy was NOT worth it
California Crookedteeth   Santa Cruz, CA  Apr 17, 2008  Cost: $500  Pain: Severe
I had deep an pervasive adult acne that was not responding to antibiotics or topical creams, so my doctor suggested this procedure some years ago.... more

Accutane: Accutane is fantastic for fixing persistent adult acne ~ Accutane was worth it
Clearskin   Seattle WA  Mar 21, 2008  Cost: $100  Pain: Mild
Re price paid, I was able to get this treatment from my GP, covered under my health plan from my employer. So I only had to pay the co-pay amount... more