What Type of Acne is the Hardest to Treat???

Acne care in Chico, California is available at 916SKIN.  916 is an acne clinic treating grades 1 through 4 acne vulgaris through bimonthly acne treatments and a customized, progressive, topical home care routine.  Most patients experience immediate improvement, and are completely clear within 12 to 16 weeks.  ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Grade 2 acne is the most difficult to treat. Grade 2 acne consists mainly of whiteheads - tiny impacted bumps that make the skin feel bumpy and grainy.  The follicular/pore opening on whiteheads is in some cases very tiny, which makes it difficult to do extractions.  Grade 2 patients need massive exfoliation - Clarisonic, scrub, hydroxy acids, vitamin A products, and often times other peeling agents.  Grade 2 acne takes the longest to get clear, so, not only do they need massive exfoliation, they need a lot of patience.   

Dermatologist that treats acne in Chico, California

Although 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness is not a dermatology clinic in Chico, California; we are, however, an acne clinic treating both inflamed and non-inflamed acne without the use of prescription drugs such as Accutane, Tazorac, or Adapalene.

If you would like to have clear, acne free skin in 12 to 16 weeks please contact the acne clinic to schedule your consultation: 530.680.2027

Foods That Cause Acne!!!

Acne care in Chico, California is available at 916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio. For more information on acne facts & myths visit our website at http://www.916skin.com/. Acne consultations are available for local and long distance patients: 530.680.2027.

What causes acne? Genetics.  However, if you have a genetic predisposition for acne there are many other things that can trigger your breakouts including foods that are known to spike your androgens.  Androgens are male-type hormones such as testosterone and DHEA that are found in both men and women.  Try to avoid the following foods: peanuts, peanut oil, peanut butter, corn oil, wheat germ, shellfish, organ meats, sweetbreads, beef and liver. These influence hormones that can exacerbate acne. Eating something off of this list occasionally probably won't have much of an affect, but I have had patients who got clear instantly once they kicked their daily peanut butter habit.

Tiny Hairs On My Nose or Blackheads???

Acnemanagement, blackhead removal and deep pore cleansing in Chico is available at 916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic. ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

If you see tiny little black or brown hairs growing on the surface of your skin... look again, they may be blackheads! The proper name is microfilaments.  Microfilaments are similar to blackheads except their structure looks like that of a tiny hair or splinter. If you are able to remove it with tweezers you may notice there is no root ball at the end of the filament as you would see on a hair. 

With the correct treatment to prepare the skin and loosen the follicular debris, microfilaments can be removed quite successfully - leaving you with a clean, smooth, healthy looking nose.  Often times, the nose can be extremely sensitive, and many people can't tolerate the extractions. In this case, we remove what we can from the follicles (pores)... depending on what you can tolerate, and send you home with products that will clear the microfilaments over time. Proper cleansing, use of a Clarisonic Facial Brush, and exfoliants are all  very important in clearing those impactions.  Be patient... using products alone can take up to 3 to 6 months to get results.

"One Man's Meat Is Another Man's Poison"

Can chemical and food sensitivities cause acne? Although genetics is the underlying cause of acne, diet plays a critical role in preventing a wide range of degenerative diseases and premature aging including many skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Knowing what you are sensitive or intolerant to can help alleviate numerous conditions such as digestive disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, aching joints, autism, acne and other skin disorders, and many more.  At 916SKIN, we use the ALCAT test, which tests for sensitivities to foods, functional foods, herbs, food additives, food colorings, molds, and environmental chemicals. By eliminating (in some cases rotating) what you are sensitive or intolerant of can have a dramatic affect on your skin and on your health.  Following a customized protocol will enhance your health and improve your quality of life.

To schedule an ALCAT consultation or testing please contact the clinic.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027 

Dermatologist Developed Acne Program!!!

Looking for a dermatologist in Chico, California to treat your acne?  916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio is not a dermatology clinic, it is, however, a clinic dedicated to the treatment of acne with a dermatologist-developed acne program.  Our Clear Skin Program is designed to treat acne without the use of prescription medications, and is not suited for everyone as it requires a great deal of patience and persistence.  Patience for results, and persistence for a rigorous home care regimen. Once you get the hang of your skin care routine, it doesn't take much time - 5 to 10 minutes at most.  If you are good at sticking to a routine, the acne program will transform your skin.  If you are not a routine-kind-of-person, if you do not see yourself following a number of steps every morning and every night - then this is not the path for you. You will just be throwing your money away.  To learn more, I suggest scheduling a consultation. 

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Food Allergies and Acne!!!

Testing for food sensitivities in Chico, California is now available through 916SKIN.  916 is an acne clinic dedicated to the treatment of acne vulgaris.  Patients often say they have food allergies, when what they are truly referring to are commonly known as food sensitivities or intolerances.  Less than 5% of the population have true food allergies.  Sensitivities or intolerances to food, chemicals, and other substances can trigger acne in certain individuals. The ALCAT test analyzes how your blood reacts to over 350 different foods and chemicals. For more information on the ALCAT or our acne program please call the clinic.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Can Food Sensitivities Cause Acne???

Treating acne and acne scars in Chico, California, 916 is an exclusive acne clinic serving Northern California and beyond.  Our long distance acne program is getting people clear all the way out to Salem, North Carolina. 
Many people ask me "can food sensitivities/intolerances cause acne?" Well, it's not the cause of acne, but sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and other substances can trigger acne in certain individuals.  In addition to our acne program, 916 is offering the ALCAT Food & Sensitivity Test. 

CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Tatja here. Get the goods on my impulsive past exposed in the CN&R last month!!!  Not exactly a predictable path for an acne specialist, but I’ve had a lot of fun and have never felt like I have missed out on anything.  There is plenty of time to reinvent ourselves… again…and again. So like Miss Frizzle says “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy” or something like that. 

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Allergy Testing to Manage Your Acne!!!

Beginning February 1st, 916SKIN will be offering the ALCAT Food and Chemical Sensitivity/Intolerance Test in Chico, California.  Although acne is genetically predetermined, acne can be triggered by sensitivities to certain foods, chemicals, and other substances.  The ALCAT provides the most comprehensive and reliable testing, identifying reactions to over 350 different foods, chemicals, molds, lectins, and other substances.  For more information on the ALCAT test visit their website, or call 916SKIN to schedule a consultation at 530.503.9169.  We provide allergy/sensitivity testing for acne patients as well as for those seeking to optimize their overall health.

CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027