Oil is tough because it’s to a large extent controlled by our hormones. The nice thing about oily skin is that it tends to wrinkle less. The frustrating thing about...
Thank you! And thank you for the good questions. Sunscreen for Acne: On the first one, try to find sunscreens that say noncomedogenic (won’t make any worse) on the label...
For scar tissue, there is a lot of data now showing that fractional CO2 lasers and even some fractional erbium lasers consistently get the best results. Find an expert laser...
Agata, thank you for writing and also for being an oncology nurse which is a very important and tough job. You can make a difference in people’s lives every day....
Hi Makdad, this is a frustrating problem, isn’t it? There are lots of good options for acne scarring now but not all of them are available everywhere. Learn more information...
In the short term, not tanning will help these blend better, so an SPF 30 sunscreen with at least 5-10% zinc is very helpful. Use the ones formulated for acne...
If you don’t have a pigment problem, the 1550 nm. The 1927 nm wavelength was a wonderful addition and is used for pigment. The Fraxel Dual laser is a beautifully...
So….. for the first question, they will make you just slightly more sun sensitive because they thin the outer dead layer (stratum corneum) a little. It’s similar to the way...
I’m glad you asked this as there seems to be a lot of confusion on this issue. A cosmetically oriented dermatologist is best for acne scars, pigmentation problems and...
As puberty is tending to start earlier in some countries, including the U.S., acne is also beginning at younger ages. This is a great time to start her on a...
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?!