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Acne in Darker Skin Types

Posted on March 26, 2017 by clarite

Acne is a problem for anyone who has it, but in darker skinned individuals pigmentation (darker spots) is a real issue.  This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).  Physicians treating this condition need to be careful with products used as to not … Continue reading →

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Chemical Peels and Acne

Posted on October 3, 2014 by clarite

Do the words “chemical peel” bring to mind images from a sitcom where one of the ladies has pieces of skin falling off?  or a snake shedding its skin? There is a lot of misunderstanding about “peels”.  Done in a doctors … Continue reading →

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Brown Spot Treatments in Ottawa and Manotick

Posted on March 4, 2013 by clarite

Hyperpigmentation ( dark spots) can be a difficult skin condition to treat.  Most people who have this are so pleased to have a clearer, more radiant complexion after treatments. One of the most important things to do for this condition … Continue reading →

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