What is a four letter word for a skin condition that effects 80% of the population in various forms and can cause emotional stress? If you answered acne, then you hit this hard-to-treat condition on the head. Many patients have become frustrated with mixed messages about the causes and sometimes have spent enormous amounts of time and money trying to treat the condition with the latest over-the-counter-products.

By the time patients visit the SKIN M.D. and Beyond, the acne usually has worsened to the point that it has affected their self-esteem and social lives. But it is important to remember that acne is a treatable condition.Dr. Wright has many proven treatment modalities available to successfully clear acne and reduce scars. Our patients respond very well – we have had very few minimal responders and have had some almost miraculous responders. Our patients are thrilled that they now have aggressive and safe treatments options that do not require the need to take antibiotics or Accutane.

Recently published studies indicate that long-term oral antibiotics may be associated with breast cancer in women. We also feel that patients need an alternative from the other side effects of antibiotics which include photosensitivity and yeast infections. Accutane is also becoming more FDA restrictive due to its known side effects, such as depression, liver disorders, dryness, scaling, achy joints, and the birth control pill issue for women, … and so on.