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...
Firstly, my heart goes out to you. Dealing with dark Melasma and pigment problems, especially on the face, can be very hard. Men, like many women, have times in their...
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...
I think you are wise to be concerned about lasers for brown spots and asian skin. While lasers can be extremely helpful for brown spots caused by old sun damage...
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...
I’m glad you raised this because it’s confusing to most women/men. Most beta-hydroxy peel systems now are self neutralizing which means that there isn’t as much room for operator error. ...
I do have some ideas! Acne is frustrating, and lingering brown spots can make one feel just as self conscious. You likely have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). There are 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?!