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Medical Microdermabrasion with Diamond Tip- 4 Sessions for $199- April 2013

As we age, the rate of cell turnover slows down, leading to accumulation of dead cells and debris on skin surface resulting in dull, lusterless complexion, clogged pores and breakouts. Advanced Medical Microdermabrasion under Physician supervision safely and effectively compliments most treatment programs without downtime.

A series of 4-6 treatments followed by regular maintenance visits is recommended for optimum results

Medical microdermabrasion with our diamond tip microdermabrasion unit is gentle enough for most skin types yet so effective that most people notice improvement in skin texture and pore size immediately after a single treatment.

At our Dallas and Southlake skincare office, all microdermabrasion treatments are performed by our experienced and certified medical aestheticians under Physician supervision.

At your first visit, your skin needs are evaluated by our trained aestheticians who take into account history of medical conditions and any medications that may interfere with your treatment outcome.

Our staff can also help you determine the most suitable skincare and a treatment plan for your particular needs for best long term results

About Dr. Naila Malik

Dr Malik is board certified by the American Board of Family Physicians and has over 10 years of experience with Botox/neuromodulators, dermal fillers and cosmetic skin lasers. Her medical practice is focused on cosmetic skincare, acne and rosacea treatments and medical weight loss.
For more information about Dallas and Southlake cosmetic skin care treatments, Dallas and Southlake medical weight loss or to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 888-210-9693
Visit our website for a complete list of our skincare services and information about our medical weight loss program in the Dallas and Southlake offices

Medical Microdermabrasion- Dallas Acne and Antiaging Skin Treatments

Aging skin has reduced cell turn over which results in accumulation of dead cells and debris on skin surface resulting in dull, lusterless complexion, clogged pores, breakouts and so forth.

Excess oil production due to hormonal changes in teens and adults also lead to accumulation of pore clogging sebum and debris resulting in acne breakouts and dull skin surface.

Medical microdermabrasion is a safe treatment to improve skin texture.

At Naila Malik MD, we use Advanced Medical Microdermabrasion under Physician supervision safely and effectively to compliment most treatment programs without downtime. A series of treatments followed by regular maintenance visits is recommended for optimum results.

Advanced medical microdermabrasion under physician supervision can gently resurface the skin by removing the dead cells and debris for glowing, luminous complexion

What it will do for you

Medical microdermabrasion performed by our well trained certified aestheticians can
• Improve skin tone and texture
• Clean and tighten large pores
• Smooth Acne and other superficial scars
• Reduce appearance of fine lines
Increase skin circulation for healthier, glowing skin

Painless Treatment and No Downtime

The procedure is quick, painless and there is no downtime. Full face treatment takes less than 10 minutes and you can apply your makeup right after the treatment. Occasionally, there may be mild redness and "stripy" appearance of the treated skin lasting 2-3 days. History of sensitive skin, use of retin-A , alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acid products increases the likelihood of red stripes.
For best results a series of 6 treatments, 1-2 weeks apart is recommended, followed by maintenance every 4-6 weeks

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 888-210-9693

Rejuvenating Micropeel in Dallas for Improvement in skin texture, wrinkles, sunspots and pores

Naila Malik MD Rejuvenating Micropeel
Our Rejuvenating Micro-peel is performed by one of our certified medical aestheticians and starts with light skin resurfacing with medical grade crystal-free microdermabrasion, gentle extraction of blocked pores followed by application of our custom compounded Retin A solution, 4x stronger than the highest prescription Retin A available for at-home use.

Who is a Candidate for the Rejuvenating Micropeel?
As we age, the skin cell turn over slows down leading to build up of old cells and oils on the surface of skin resulting in dull lusterless complexion and clogged pores.
Sun damage adds to the aging skin with appearance of brown spots, fine lines and rough texture. Rough skin texture and large pores make it difficult to apply makeup.
Naila Malik MD Rejuvenating micro-peel is a painless procedure, which takes about 10 minutes and has minimum downtime
If you have any of the above skin concerns, little tolerance for pain and no downtime you may be a candidate for our rejuvenating micropeel

What it Will Do for You
Each treatment leads to improvement in skin texture, fine lines, appearance of pores and surface pigment irregularities. A series of 3-6 treatments is recommended for best results. The initial series of treatments can be done 2-4 weeks apart. Maintenance of results can be achieved with a single treatment every 4-6 weeks.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 888-210-9693

Naila MD Luxury medical Skincare is Physician formulated targeted anti-inflammatory skincare for management of common skin needs.
Naila MD Skincare is simple and effective-everything you need, and nothing you don't !
ACNE | Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for teen and adult acne
AGELESS | Wrinkle Treatment with Cellular Repair Complex
CALM | Gentle Skincare for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea Prone Skin
SUNCARE | Mineral Tinted BB Cremes SPF 20
SKINGEAR | For Men- Clinical Skincare to Minimize Wrinkles, Pores and Shave Bumps

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Get smoother, younger looking skin with our "no downtime", painless treatment

Aging skin can appear dull and lusterless due to slow cell turn over and build up of old cells and oils on the surface of skin. Slow cell turnover can also result in clogged pores. Furthermore, photo-aging leads to surface pigment irregularities, brown spots, fine lines and rough texture. All of these signs of aging make it difficult to apply makeup.

Naila MD Rejuvenating Micropeel: Safe and effective solution to common skin problems

The Rejuvenating Micropeel is an easy and effective solution to these common skin aging signs. The Rejuvenating Micropeel includes light skin resurfacing with medical grade crystal-free microdermabrasion, gentle extraction of blocked pores followed by application of a Retin A solution 4x stronger than the highest prescription Retin A available for at-home use. Most patients experience mild redness, light skin peeling for 1-3 days after the treatment which can easily be covered with our tinted SPF20 BB skin perfecting moisturizer

Visit nailamalikmdskin.com for more information about our cosmetic skincare treatments in Dallas and Southlake TX

Effective, painless, results driven treatment

Naila MD Rejuvenating Micropeel is a painless treatment with minimum or no downtime. Each treatment leads to improvement in skin texture, fine lines, appearance of pores and surface pigment irregularities. A series of 4-6 treatments is recommended for healthier, younger looking, more supple skin. Initial treatments can be done 2-4 weeks apart for maximum results. Maintenance of results can be achieved with treatments every 4-6 weeks.

We are now offering Skin Rejuvenating Micropeel in Dallas and Southlake skincare facilities.
We recommend a series of 4-6 Rejuvenating Micropeel treatments for best results.
Please call our office 888-210-9693 for an appointment for rejuvenating skin peel treatment in Dallas or Southlake locations

About Dr. Malik

Dr Malik is board certified by the American Board of Family Physicians. Her medical practice is focused on cosmetic skincare, acne and rosacea treatments and medical weight loss.
For more information about Dallas and Southlake cosmetic skin care treatments, Dallas and Southlake medical weight loss or to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 888-210-9693

Healthy life and skincare for best results

We believe that ALL cosmetic skin treatments should be combined with a healthy life and an anti-inflammatory skincare for your most youthful, healthy and beautiful skin from inside!
Naila MD Skincare is a targeted anti-inflammatory skincare for most common inflammatory skin concerns and include anti-aging skincare, acne skincare, skincare for sensitive & rosacea prone skin, Sun Care BB Cremes SPF 20 and skincare for men

Pick the right cleanser:
People want to make sure they are using the right cleanser for their skin type. A cleanser with AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) is great to keep skin energized, remove excess oils, refine pores and improve skin with a light exfoliation. You should use twice a day and if you find that is too drying try to use a more gentle cleanser in the morning.
Product Recommendation:
Naila MD AGELESS AHA Cleanser

Moisturize:
Even if you have oily skin don't skip on the moisturizer. Your skin needs hydration and a lightweight moisturizer that is oil free is your best bet. You want to look for one that absorbs easily into skin and locks in moisture without leaving skin feeling greasy. Also, you can opt for a gel instead of a moisturizer, which might be more lightweight.
Product Recommendation:
Naila MD CALM Rosacea Serum

SPF Everyday:
No matter your skin tone, moisturizer, and even clouds in the sky you still need to wear sunscreen every day. Choose an oil free product with a minimum of SPF 15. Apply sunscreen under makeup before heading out in the morning and if outside all day make sure to reapply every couple of hours. Try and find a product containing zinc or avobenzone which will help block UVA light for direct sun exposure.
Product Recommendation:
Naila MD BB Creme Mineral tinted, ultra light weight moisturizer as an all in one product option for moisturizer, SPF20 and light coverage foundation

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition
If you have had acne, you may be familiar with the ongoing cycle of acne-irritation-acne.
Most medicated acne products are formulated to "dry" the oily akin and kill acne forming bacteria. This leads to skin irritation manifested as redness, dryness, itching, flaking and finally more acne.

If you have more than occasional breakouts, you probably need medicated acne products to get your acne under control. The most common acne medications used in over the counter acne products are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Both of these medications are effective, quite safe and have been around for many many years.The most common side effects from these medications are skin dryness, redness and irritation.

To adequately control acne, these medications needs to be in the right concentration.
Naila MD Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for teen and adult acne are formulated with the most optimum concentration of salicylic acid (Medicated Acne Cleanser, Teen acne treatment creme, Adult acne treatment creme) and benzoyl peroxide (acne spot eliminator) PLUS potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients for better skin health.

In the Naila MD Anti inflammatory Acne treatment systems for teen and adult acne the most common side effects from these medications are lessened by:

• Elimination of unnecessary and potentially irritating additives such as parabens, sulfates, artificial dyes and artificial fragrance


• Addition of skin calming "anti-inflammatory" agents such as aloe, algae extract, Niacin-amide


• Addition of ultra light weight skin hydrators to optimize skin moisture and lessen skin irritation

If you have teen acne or adults acne, purchase the Naila MD Anti-inflammatory acne system today for clearer., healthier skin in just two weeks.*

*In a Dr. Malik sponsored clinical study over 90% of users experienced clearer, healthier skin in just 2 weeks

Best Acne Treatments- How to Chose the Right Acne Cleanser for Your Skin Type

Best Acne Treatment starts with the right cleanser to prepare your sin for the next treatment step.
Too often, teens and adults with acne use the wrong cleanser for their skin type. The two most common mistakes in choosing the cleanser is either using a cleanser that is too harsh which leads to over drying and excess irritation OR using a cleanser which is quite the opposite and does not effectively clean skin surface oils and bacteria, leaving clogged pores and oily surface.

Here is a list of common skin types with breakouts and our recommendation for cleansers:

Teen Acne-With Oily Skin with Frequent Breakouts:

Naila MD ACNE | Medicated Acne Cleanser with salicylic acid for anti-acne antibacterial action and glycolic acid for exfoliation and oil control without stripping skin's moisture. Combine with ACNE| Treat & Nourish twice a day and ACNE| Spot Eliminator 2-3 times a day for best acne remedy for teen acne

Adult Acne - With Oily Skin with Frequent Breakouts:

Naila MD ACNE | Medicated Acne Cleanser with Salicylic acid for antibacterial, anti-acne action and glycolic acid for exfoliation and oil control without stripping natural moisture. Combine with ACNE| Wrinkle & Acne Reducer twice a day and ACNE|Spot Eliminator 2-3 times day for best acne treatment results of adult acne

Teen Acne- With Normal to Oily Skin with Cyclical Breakouts:

Switch between AGELESS|AHA Cleanser and ACNE | Medicated cleanser
If you have breakouts only during stressful periods only or premenstrual breakouts, try the AGELESS | AHA Cleanser, non-medicated, glycolic acid cleanser removes surface oils and exfoliates for smooth surface, no medication when you don't need it. Switch to the ACNE| Medicated cleanser during the time when you do get breakouts like the week before your period

Adult Acne- With Normal to Oily Skin with Cyclical Breakouts

AGELESS | AHA Cleanser: For the same reasons as explained above. Adult skin tends to be drier than teen skin. Most of our adult acne patients do great with AGELESS| AHA Cleanser and ACNE | Wrinkle & ACNE treatment Creme for frequent breakouts. This regimen keeps acne under control without over drying adult skin.
Few of our adult acne patients need to switch to ACNE| medicated cleanser for few days for menstrual breakouts

Teen Acne- With Normal to Dry or Sensitive Skin with Cyclical Breakouts

CALM| Cleansing Gelee: Gently yet effectively removes dirt, surface oils and deep cleanses pores to prepare your skin for the next step in acne treatment. Most of teens with sensitive and dry skin with occasional and cyclical breakouts do well with this cleanser and ACNE | Wrinkle & Acne Reducer which has 0.5% salicylic acid and emollients, anti-inflammatory agents for gentle control of acne breakouts in dry skin

Adult Acne- With Normal to Dry or Sensitive Skin with Cyclical breakouts

CALM| Cleansing Gelee will works well for you if this is your skin type. Combine with ACNE| Wrinkle & Acne Treatment only for the week of breakouts and use CALM| Biopeptide creme for daily skincare needs. You can also use the ACNE | Spot Eliminator for those painful, deep cystic type lesions 3-4 times a day as soon a you get the new lesions

Naila MD Luxury medical Skincare is medical grade targeted skincare for management of common skin needs. So far we have the following skincare systems:
ACNE | Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for teen and adult acne
AGELESS | Cellular Repair Complex and Three A's of Anti-aging
CALM | Gentle Skincare for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea Prone Skin
SUNCARE | Mineral Tinted BB Cremes SPF 20

All Naila MD skincare is manufactured in USA and free of parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrance and color.

Best Acne Treatments - Lifestyle Recommendation for Clear Skin

In our Southlake Texas dermatology practice, more a large part of our practice is dedicated to treating acne in teens and adults. We are able to achieve excellent acne control the Naila MD anti-inflammatory acne treatment systems combined with a few minor lifestyle modifications.

About 10% of our adult and teen acne patients need prescription medications and other medical in office treatments such as medical microdermabrasion, medicated chemical peels and in some cases PDT for initial 6-12 weeks alongside the Naila MD Acne treatment systems

We recommend the following lifestyle modifications alongside our Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for best acne treatment results

Diet Modification for Best Acne Treatments:

• Reduce intake of high glycemic index carbohydrates, sugars and simple carbohydrates from your diet. Eliminate soda and sugary drinks. Cut down cookies, candy and deserts. Dial down potatoes, pasta and rice. Instead opt for lots of water, fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grain breads, brown rice
  
• Reduce intake of saturated fats: Such as deep fried foods, pizza, cheese burgers and fries etc. Instead choose grilled lean, organic meat, or stir fried, baked and broiled meats.Cook with olive oil


• Eliminate all dairy from your diet: Dairy contains many ingredients which cause skin inflammation. Organic dairy is better but even organic milk contains hormones that can exacerbate your acne

  Modify Stress for Best Acne Treatment:
  Acne gets worse during periods of stress, if you have acne, you probably already know this. Chronic stress causes hormonal imbalance which is responsible for increase in skin inflammation, increase in oil production and poor skin healing, all worsen acne. Learn to manage your stress better, remember you may not be able to change your circumstances but you can certainly change how you react to whatever is presented to you. Make time to relax, meditate, exercise to lower your stress level.

  Modify Physical Activity for Best Acne Treatment:
  Get moving to clear your skin! Regular physical activity improves skin circulation, increases nutrient delivery for quick repair and recovery. Regular exercise also reduces stress mediators and insulin levels and lowers chronic inflammation. Ideally exercise in a cool environment without constricting clothing and combine aerobic with strength training for best results.
  Remember, excess sweating in very hot climate can actually exacerbate acne by overproduction of sweat, oils and pore clogging.

  Recommended Supplements for Best Acne Treatments:
  Niacin and Copper/ Zinc supplementation may have a role in management of acne and other chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema.We have seen excellent acne control in our patients with moderate inflammatory acne with our anti-inflammatory skincare and oral supplements with Niacin, Copper and Zinc. Some of these patients needed oral antibiotics in the past to control acne. Be sure to check with your physician before starting any supplements

  If you have mild to moderate inflammatory acne, try the lifestyle modifications with our ACNE| Anti-inflammatory treatments for teen and adult acne for 6-8 weeks.
  If you continue to have moderate acne in spite of these changes, see your dermatologist for additional help. Don't let acne affect your well being!

  Naila MD Luxury medical Skincare is medical grade targeted skincare for management of common skin needs. So far we have the following skincare systems:
  ACNE | Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for teen and adult acne
  AGELESS | Cellular Repair Complex and Three A's of Anti-aging
  CALM | Gentle Skincare for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea
  SUNCARE | Mineral Tinted BB Cremes SPF 20

  All skincare is manufactured in USA and free of parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrance and color.

  * In a Dr. Malik sponsored clinical study, over 90% of users experienced clearer, healthier skin in 2 weeks with less acne, smoother texture, smaller appearance of pores and reduction in pigmented acne scars
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Best Acne Treatments for Teen Acne

Millions of teens suffer from acne. It is estimated that over 95% of teens experience acne breakouts at some point. Acne can have devastating effect of self esteem and confidence. Scarring from uncontrolled acne can carry the devastating effect for years after the acne breakouts are over.
I believe in addressing acne as early as possible and treating it quickly and efficiently.
The biggest problem with teen acne treatment is lack of awareness which leads to using the wrong type of acne treatments, quitting too soon and not seeking medical advice when needed and not changing lifestyle

In our Southlake Texas dermatology practice, more than 90% of individuals with mild to moderate acne achieve excellent control with our Naila MD acne treatment systems combined with a few minor lifestyle modifications.

About 10% of our acne patients need prescription medications and other medical in office treatments such as medical microdermabrasion, medicated chemical peels etc for initial 6-12 weeks alongside the Naila MD Acne treatment systems

If you are a teenager with oily skin, lots of blackheads, whiteheads, here is a short list of best acne treatment strategies to be acne free in a few weeks:

Best Acne Treatment Skincare:
Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin process. Most acne treatments cause excess skin dryness and irritation which leads to a never ending cycle of acne-inflammation-acne. Try Naila MD ACNE| Anti-inflammatory Teen Acne System, 2 to 3 steps twice a day as directed to break the acne-inflammatory-acne cycle. *In as little as two weeks you will notice fewer breakouts, better skin texture, smaller pores, fewer pigmented acne scars

Best Acne Treatment Diet:

Cut down sugars and simple carbohydrates from your diet. Eliminate soda and sugary drinks. Cut down cookies, candy and deserts. Dial down potatoes, pasta and rice. Instead opt for lots of water, fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grain breads, brown rice

Cut down saturated fats: Like deep fried food, cheese burgers and fries. Opt for grilled lean, organic meat, or meat cooked with olive oil

Eliminate dairy from your diet: Dairy contains tons of inflammatory ingredients which increase skin inflammation. Organic dairy is better but even organic milk contains hormones that can exacerbate your acne

Stress Management for Best Acne Treatment:
Most people experience worsening of acne during stressful periods. Chronic stress leads to hormonal imbalance which contributes to increase in skin inflammation and recurring acne. Manage your stress better, set aside some time to relax, meditate, exercise to lower your stress level.

Exercise for Best Acne Treatment:
Regular exercise reduces stress mediators and insulin levels and lowers chronic inflammation. Best type of exercise is a combination of aerobic and strength training. Be sure to work out in a cool environment without constricting clothing.
Excess sweating in very hot climate can actually exacerbate acne by overproduction of sweat, oils and pore clogging.

Supplements for Best Acne Treatments:
We have found that regular supplementation with extra Niacin and Copper/ Zinc reduces chronic inflammatory disorders such as acne, eczema etc. WE reommend oral supplements to our patients with moderate inflammatory acne. Be sure to check with your physician before starting any supplements

If you are a teen with mild to moderate inflammatory acne, try the above for 6-8 weeks. If your acne is no better, see your dermatologist for additional help. Don't let acne get you down!

Naila MD Luxury medical Skincare is medical grade targeted skincare for management of common skin needs. So far we have the following skincare systems:
ACNE | Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for teen and adult acne
AGELESS | Cellular Repair Complex and Three A's of Anti-aging
CALM | Gentle Skincare for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea
SUNCARE | Mineral Tinted BB Cremes SPF 20

All skincare is manufactured in USA and free of parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrance and color.

* In a Dr. Malik sponsored clinical study, over 90% of users experienced clearer, healthier skin in 2 weeks with less acne, smoother texture, smaller appearance of pores and reduction in pigmented acne scars

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Chose from one of many skincare product systems to suit your Mom's skincare needs.
We currently have 2-3 step multitasking skincare systems for most common skin needs:

ACNE | Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for teen and adult acne
AGELESS | Repair and Prevent aging with cellular repair Complex and Three "A"s of antiaging
CALM| Carefully formulated gentle skincare for sensitive skin and rosacea prone skin
SUNCARE | Mineral tinted BB Cremes SPF20- makes you want to put on sunscreen even at night
Mix and match products for the perfect regimen for your Mom's healthiest skin.

Need help deciding which products to buy?
Call our office 888-210-9693 and talk to one of our medical estheticians to find the Most suitable skincare product for your MOM or The MOM in your life!

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Healthy Skin Super Foods- 5 Foods for Beautiful Skin

Eating the right foods is one of the most effective way to get Beautiful, glowing skin without spending time and money on expensive surface skin treatments which may or may not work!

On the other hand, even the best Skincare products and most reliable skin treatments work best when accompanied with these skin "Super foods"

Remember, skin is the largest organ of your body and reflects your body's inner health, start eating these skin super foods and you will be on your way to your healthiest, clearest skin!

1. Skin Super food # 1- Berries
All types of berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries blackberries contain loads of antioxidants which not only slows down the aging process but also increases skin's ability to repair itself of daily wear and tear.
2. Skin Super Food # 2- Almonds
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E which is great for its antioxidant properties and skin moisturizing reducing both aging and skin dryness. Almonds are also provide "good fats" which help retaining water in skin, keeping skin well hydrated and supple
3. Skin Super Food # 3-Avocados
Avoczdos provide "good fats" essential to hold water in skin. Without good fats, skin is unable to retain water to maintain hydration no matter how much water you drink. Avocados are rich in Niacin, the B3 vitamin known for its anti-inflammatory properties in skin . Niacin has been used to treat several inflammatory skin disorders such as acne, eczema, dry skin etc. In our dermatology practice we have seen significant improvement in chronic adult and teen acne with use of oral niacin and topical niacin. We have niacin in our adult and teen acne treatment system for topical application.
4. Skin Super Food # 4- Salmon
One of the richest foods in omega 3 fatty acids, salmon provides softness and suppleness to your skin . These "good fats" have an anti-inflammatory effect on your skin which reduces chronic inflammatory skin conditions like acne, eczema, clogged pores, and even aging.
5. Skin Super Food # 5- Green tea
Green tea with its high content of antioxidants fights free radicals and neutralizes UV light, with its anti-inflammatory properties, decreases inflammation improving inflammatory skin disorders

If you are looking to achieve your healthiest, most beautiful face, try to include these skin super foods to your daily life in addition to choosing the right skincare for your skin needs. Naila MD skin systems is formulated with the highest quality phsician grade ingredients adn currently offer:

ACNE | Anti-inflammatory acne treatments for adults and teen acne

CALM | Gentle skincare for sensitive skin and rosacea with arnica for management of skin redness

AGELESS | Repair and Prevent aging for all skin types with cellular repair complexx

SUNCARE | BB Creme, mineral tinted SPF 20, skin hydrator and broad spectrum Sun

protection

Best Acne Treatment Options- 6 Common Causes of Adult Acne

Adult acne patients make up about 30% of our acne patient population.
It seems more and more adults are experiencing acne breakouts these days compared with few years ago with symptoms such as, deep painful cystic type lesions, oily skin and blocked pores etc.
Perhaps some of this can be explained with the evolving environmental factors such as increase in pollution, increase in hormones used in foods, increase in day to day stress.
To adequately manage a chronic skin condition, it is imperative to know the causation .
Some of the common factors leading to acne breakouts in adult population are as follows:

1. Hormonal Imbalance- Change in hormone levels is a known cause for increase in skin inflammation leading to exacerbation of all types of inflammatory skin disorders such as acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis. The change in hormone levels can be due to pregnancy, birth control pills, emotional or physical stress, presence of other medical conditions such as Polycystic ovarian disease, metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes) or thyroid problems.


2. Diet- A diet rich in saturated fats and high glycemic carbohydrates has been linked with increase in skin inflammation, increase in skin oil production and exacerbation of chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as acne, eczema, rosacea etc.


3. Dairy- intake of dairy has been associated with increase in skin inflammation, thus exacerbating incidence and severity of acne, rosacea, eczema etc. Switching to organic dairy may reduce this incidence but even organic dairy has hormones given to cows for milk production and these can exacerbate acne


4. Stress- Let's face it.. we live in a high paced society and most of us live in chronic stress. This is extremely detrimental to skin. Stress related mediators and neurotransmitters cause vasoconstriction of skin, strangling skin of vital blood flow which leads to poor skin circulation, poor skin nutrition and inability of skin to repair daily wear and tear effectively. This chronic state of poor skin nutrition leads to exacerbation of all inflammatory insults to skin resulting in accelerated aging and precipitation of other chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, eczema, dandruff.


5. Skin Care Routine- Lack of proper skincare routine or the wrong type of skincare may lead to excessive skin oiliness or excessive skin dryness. Skincare with synthetic oils or too much moisture for this skin type tends to cause blocked pores and formation of skin cysts . We recommend using Naila MD Anti-inflammatory acne skin care for all of our acne patients. Adult patients with excess skin surface oil do best with the ACNE | Medicated Cleanser (Salicylic acid and AHA) and ACNE | Treat & Nourish (2% Salicylic acid and loads of anti-oxidant, anti inflammatory ingredients). Most adult acne patients who use commonly available acne products tend to get excessive skin dryness and skin irritation and inflammation which starts the cycle of inflammatory skin acne and worsening of other inflammatory skin disorders. For this group CALM| Cleansing gelee with natural gentle cleansing agents and arnica to reduce redness and ACNE| Wrinkle & Acne reducer (with Anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients and peptides) works very well to clear pores, keep breakouts at bay without over drying or irritating skin for those with occasional breakouts and normal to dry skin


6. Make Up- Using the wrong type of make up can lead to skin irritation, blocked pores and the never ending cycle of chronic inflammatory skin conditions. We recommend Naila MD SUNCARE | BB Creme, a mineral tinted SPF20 skin hydrator, which provides sheer coverage without blocking pores for a healthy, "nude" skin look, available in three shades for most skin tones


For all of my adult acne patients, I like to discuss the potential causes of their acne and strongly suggest to make positive changes in lifestyle, diet, stress management, skincare routine and make up for better long term management.
In order for ANY medical treatment or procedure to work its best, it is extremely important to recognize the causes of acne and modify your lifestyle, skincare or make up to suit your skin for your healthiest, clearest skin

Best Cleaning Tips- Change your cleanser with your changing skincare needs

Most people make the mistake of keeping the same skin cleanser regardless of their changing skincare needs. I see this very often in our patients.

This can lead to over drying of skin with continued or too frequent use of anti-acne cleanser or cleanser meant to reduce skin surface oils when your skin does not this type of cleansing or the opposite effect of excess surface oil accumulation and acne breakouts with continued use of "extra gentle" cleanser made for dry or irritated skin.

The truth is, very few people have constant skincare needs.
For most of us, our skin goes through periods of excess oil production with increase in acne breakouts interspersed with periods of relatively low surface oil with tendency to get "dry" or irritated.

The skin oil variation and susceptibility to acne breakouts or to irritation and redness can vary with several internal or external influences such as, menstrual cycle, stress level, extremes of temperature, level of physical activity, type of diet etc.

The solution is quite simple:
Have two types of cleanser at hand suitable to your most common variations and switch with your changing skin needs.
I personally use Naila MD medicated acne cleanser and Ageless AHA pore refining cleanser and switch between the two even during the same day depending on my skin at the time.

For a lot of our patients a combination of Ageless AHA pore refining cleanser and Calm Cleasning gelee works very well in keeping the balance of the skin cleanliness and moisture level.

Click to purchase Naila MD Skincare Cleansers for acne treatment, Anti-aging AHA pore refining cleanser or gentle skin cleanser for sensitive, eczema or rosacea prone skin