Acne and Mental Health Posted on August 21, 2021 By haase.mandy@gmail.com Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Acne can present in adolescence and in adulthood. It is most common in teenagers, but a significant percentage of adults experience acne in their 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's with decreasing prevalence as age increases. Women are more likely to experience acne in adulthood than men. Teens With the … Read More
“Maskne” Posted on August 12, 2020 By haase.mandy@gmail.com Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. -- As if COVID has not created enough havoc, you can add another example of fallout from COVID and that is “maskne”. This is the development or worsening of acne, caused by the frequent wearing of a mask or facial covering. Of course, wearing a mask is definitely necessary … Read More
Does Healthy Diet = Healthy Skin? Posted on August 6, 2020 By haase.mandy@gmail.com How to Modify Your Diet to Help Prevent Adult Acne and Skin Aging Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – In a recent cross-sectional study in France, adult acne was significantly associated with consumption of fatty foods, sugary foods, sugary drinks, and milk. The intake of carbohydrates and saturated fatty acids were significantly associated with adult … Read More
The Latest on Diet and Acne Posted on October 2, 2019 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Acne is a common skin condition that affects not only adolescents but also many adults. While it has not been demonstrated that your diet directly causes acne, research has shown it may influence or worsen existing acne. Genetic factors also play a large role in the development of acne. Modifying your diet can be a … Read More
Causes of Acne Posted on December 13, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Listen as Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. discusses why we get acne in our adulthood and what we can do about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgz8d9X5CmE Read More
Adult Female Acne Posted on February 12, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics The alarm goes off at 6 am. After stumbling sleepily into the bathroom to wash your face, you notice it -- a large, painful acne lesion on your right jawline. At 36 years old, you should have grown out of acne, right? Unfortunately for me and many of my patients, we have to fight acne … Read More