At this time, those people who have facial flushing, chronic redness, seborrheic dermatitis, thickened skin, flaky skin, oily/dry combined skin, intolerant skin, allergic skin, and generally uncomfortable skin with or without pimples are recommended to start bootcamp using the minimal kit.  

    I have found that this sensitivity and thickening problem can be more stubborn to treat than acne itself.  Intended as an adjunct to the minimal kit, I have created an advanced kit for Seborrheic Dermatitis and “Rosacea”.  Rosacea is in quotes because I am referring to any Rosacea-like symptom of flushing, redness, intolerance to products, and discomfort.   I have been working on this kit for several years and am finally getting it ready to launch.  As some of you may know from reading my bio, I lived for many years with an annoying case of chronic flushing, irritation, thickening, and intolerance with my own skin and am happy to report that my face feels comfortable these days.  I am bringing a new set of patented weapons to this battle and will never let anyone who trusts my expertise live with an oily, flaky, thickened, or uncomfortable face. 

   It should be ready in a couple of months.   Keep your head up until then…..,

-Dr. Neal

Would your doctor lose sleep if your acne never improved…..?   

   I ask people this question to remind them that it really does matter.  With simple common short lived medical problems like a cough, a cold, or an upset stomach….,  it may not matter if your doctor even speaks the same language as you do.  For emergency room medical care or surgical procedures,  your doctor’s diligence may be more important than their actual “feelings” for you.  (Although of course,  the most talented E.R. and O.R. doctors have real love and personal feelings for all of their patients)

     In the world of chronic conditions,  communication is as important as expertise.   Some would say communication skill is the real expertise in medical healing.  This is the reason holistic practioners often times have more success with chronic stress related conditions than Medical Doctors.  Based on the practice setup, they have more time to dig into the real conversation of what’s going on in a person’s overall life situation.

So the question remains…..,   would your doctor be heavily distressed if your acne did not clear up……?

Do you think it would drive him or her crazy knowing that you are doing everything you are supposed to do and still not getting better…..?

     The answer to this question is more important than you may realize.  Chronic relentless conditions like acne often times require massive energy from both patient and practitioner.  The strength of the patient/practitioner relationship is the glue that keeps the battle going until they reach the threshold of victory.  Although it can be a rigor, it’s very rewarding for both the patient and the practitioner when total success is achieved.

In regards to this healing phenomenon,  allow me to offer an important tip……

      When you meet your next doctor for acne or any other medical problem, do not come at them like you deserve some impersonal industrialized service for the money you’ve just spent.  Rather,  recognize that you are spending money to get into a productive patient/practitioner relationship.  Treat them with the respect that you hope to treated with.  Give them the benefit of the doubt that their 10-20 years of experience with real people is more powerful than the impersonal random information you have gathered from the internet.  Give them the benefit of the doubt that they will be able to help you.  Using this vibe as a jump off point to the relationship with actually exponentially increase your odds of getting better.  It’s a healing phenomenon I’ve witnessed for years.   Observe yourself and recognize if you are unable or unwilling to trust again. Do your best to try to express that real feeling to your doctor.  If you express your pessimism in a real and personal way, a good doctor will respect that vulnerability and put energy into gaining your trust.    

    If your doctor seems unable to give back energetically to the healing relationship,  he or she may not be good enough for someone who has failed many treatments.   

Hope this tip helps, 

-Dr. Neal

©2008  ”Does your doctor really care if you get better……?”   by Dr. Neal Schwartz

    For the past several decades, doctors have been prescribing topical and oral medications for acne and telling people to patiently “wait” for results.  ”I’ll see you again in 3 months”,  is usually the last thing you’ll hear when leaving the doctors office.  While some mild cases will clear up with a single prescription and a smile,  more stubborn cases do not always go as planned.  It is often told to patients coming in, “Your acne will take 6 months to one year to clear up.”   This prognosis is dangerous for many patients because they find themselves in a “Hoping and Waiting” pattern like when they eagerly waited to get their driver’s license.  Unlike other milestones though, real psychological damage can be done when a year has passed and, despite perfect compliance, they are the same or even worse.

        As you can see from several of our case studies,  moderate acne can be cleared in weeks and severe acne can be cleared in a few months when treated properly.  Why then, do many doctors still tell patients 6-12 months??    It is simply the passing forward of the “standard of medicine” from generation to generation.  As you can see from the videos, the standard isn’t always the most effective.  Commonly used topicals like prescription retinoids, benzoyl peroxide,  and antibiotics have ruled this field for decades.   When and more importantly, if at all successful, this treatment concept can take several months to a year.

     How do you know if you should patiently “wait” or change up doctors??   This really becomes a critical question because, on the other end,  many people also make the mistake of switching up before giving their treatment a chance at all.     How can you decide what to do???

Here’s how:   Rather than asking random people what they think you should do,  simply ask your doctor if he or she thinks you are on the right track.  If you can’t get in touch with your doctor after several attempts or feel like he or she really doesn’t care whether you get better or not,  then it’s time to switch.  

©2008 Acne Misconception #5 (”It takes 6 months to 1 year to clear up Moderate or Severe Acne”)    by Dr. Neal Schwartz

   Acne can really put a damper on all the great things the world has to offer.  It sometimes feels like a punishment for enjoying oneself.  My biggest regret is staying away from the beach for fear of breaking out worse from the sun, sweat, lotions, etc.    The ocean and the beach have amazing, soulful healing properties that I was missing out on for years.  Don’t make the same mistake.

     My goal is for anyone to be able to spend a great day on the beach, eat well, and then relax with good company without paying real consequences for living their life.  

     My suggestion is to get this problem quickly handled, if not by me, then by someone else who also knows how to get it done properly.  Living in fear and avoiding huge influences like the beach will always become a regret.

Here’s a shot I took from my phone today….

Take care, 

-Dr. Neal

    The biggest misconception about acne is the idea that it is a simple problem. Decades of acne marketing with a smile have mislead the public to believe that acne is something you can “just” fix with a small tweak in your washing or nutritional routine. I always encourage my patients to try any simple acne program sold on the market, only to get an idea of how this condition is not as simple as it seems.

    I often get worried when I hear people give others acne advice with a breezy tone that sounds like this:   “All you have to do is just………”            With persistent acne, there is no “just” do this or that.  It can be very stubborn and very complicated.

    We created this program to handle the complexity of persistent Acne.  All possible scenarios can be handled in a new tone that sounds more like this: “Pay attention, this is not a simple problem to defeat. However, although it is powerful, it can ALWAYS be beaten.”  I give online support with all our programs to specifically address the stubborness of this chronic condition.

©2008 “Acne Misconception #4 (”For Acne, all you need is to just…..”)”   by Dr. Neal Schwartz

Please feel free to share your prior struggles and positive experiences using the Home Version of our Acne Bootcamp™ Program.

Thanks, 

-Dr. Neal