All dermatologists and patients wish there was a magic wand for these pigment problems. For women, most are related to either sun exposure or hormones (melasma) or both. For men,...
You make a good point, and many of our patients have been frustrated with this also. I’ll make some recommendations below, but remember skin tone is very individual so you’ll...
So-called “bleaching creams” are causing a lot of confusion among those of you who are loving and taking care of your skin. Hydroquinones being one of them. Here are the 3...
Thanks for asking this! I love working with all ages, but I have a special affection for those at the beginning, and toward the end of life. That’s our patients...
Someone asked this on Twitter recently but the answer really is too long for a tweet. So here it is! Kojic acid has been used for years in skin care...
Facial hair removal depends a little on what color your hair is and what color your skin is. You probably already know this but skin color is just how much melanin...
It could be ……..but it really depends on the skill and experience of the doctor/provider doing the peel. There is more potential in darker skin types for starting or aggravating...
Please see the video just below this…….”How the Sun Sees You.” It’s great and will maybe help her understand also why tanning isn’t a good idea. Make sure you’re using...
I’m glad you wrote and I saw a patient similar to you in the office last month. In general, when darker skin types are rubbed, scratched, over exfoliated, over peeled,...
One of the best investments in your skin is your daily skincare. Why? Because you can prevent many problems with blotchy skin color, lack of glow, texture, some types of acne, and fine lines with good skincare products. You can also correct some of these problems with effective skincare products. Great skincare is often more expensive because quality ingredients are expensive. Some companies spend on research/development which benefits all of us and adds to the cost. Are they worth it? In general - yes! I have handpicked some of what I consider to be the best skin care products, and offer them for sale on SkinTour's shop. This is based on my team and I's testing and research at our clinic. Many of the products are in my own regimen. What could be better than using skin care products a dermatologist uses?!