What is the best skin care treatment for patients in the New Orleans area with acne?
By Dr. Mary LupoAcne can range in severity and type. It may be cystic acne or just mild blemishes that appear on the skin. A proper diagnosis of the type of acne is a great start, as it allows our team of professionals to determine the best skin care treatment for desirable results.
There are many ways in which acne can be addressed with the help of a dermatologist. Here are just a few common solutions for acne conditions that exceed the results of over-the-counter products with benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid:
- Cleansers – the first step in ensuring beautiful, healthy skin is the use of a gentle yet effective cleanser for cleaning the skin and keeping dirt and bacteria from becoming trapped in the pores resulting in blockages and blemishes.
- Topical creams – Dr. Mary Lupo may suggest a variety of topical creams containing prescription-strength ingredients to kill of bacteria on the skin and reduce acne blemishes. These may be applied to the skin several times a day after cleanings.
- Oral medication – sometimes, acne can be treated from the inside out. Prescribing oral medications for patients to take each day can help in controlling infection and helping enhance the skin's health and wellness.
- Chemical peels – chemical peels are an excellent treatment option to integrate into a skin care regimen. They can be done regularly to slough off dead skin and exfoliate it resulting in even more youthful skin with smoother texture and tone.
- CoolTouch laser treatments – Dr. Mary Lupo have a wide selection of modern technologies that can also help in shrinking oil glands and reducing the appearance of acne; such as the CoolTouch laser services.
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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective, and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments to all patients.
Board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD, has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane, and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for the approval of new drugs and devices, and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.
Dr. Lupo was recently recognized as a trailblazer for women in dermatology and for her dedication to educating dermatology residents and fellows.
She has also received the following awards:
- 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Recognizes full-time academicians who have dedicated their careers to educating dermatology residents and fellows;
- 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐌𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 - Recognizes dermatologists of national prominence who have been trailblazers for women in some aspect of dermatology.
Dr. Lupo has authored over 90 published articles and book chapters and has spoken on various dermatological topics at nearly 480 national and international meetings and seminars.
