When a pimple pops up, we tend to reach for tubes of benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to make it disappear as fast as it emerged. But in the quest for a clear complexion, dermatologists, estheticians, and editors have touted the use of photodynamic therapy AKA acne light therapy that makes zapping a zit as easy as flicking on a light switch.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local mother says going home for Christmas may be even more fun this year."Home for the holidays" is taking on new meaning for this woman and a few others. They are part of a team getting a holiday makeover at any age.Dr. Jon Mendelsohn of the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center in Norwood says treatments, such as PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, draw growth factors to the surface of the skin. It uses your own blood and the blood products are then separated and delivered for a youthful look. He uses this therapy along with fillers, Botox and skin care to help people look younger and feel better.

Summer’s heat and humidity make a face full of makeup feel oppressive. But how to go without? First, address the dark spots, redness and scars we conceal with foundation. All can be improved in the hands of a good doctor. But remember, dispensing with makeup altogether isn’t necessarily realistic. Perhaps you shelve the foundation for a while, but can you really abide going out sans concealer or blush? These in-office and at-home treatments will help you go as bare as you want.