When to exfoliate?
Ok – maybe it’s just me – but I get frustrated with the amount of misinformation out there right now on an number of things. This is one of them. ...
Can one be “too old” to have a laser treatment?
No – not really – in fact laser options are often good ones from 70-90 because they usually don’t involve any general anesthesia, which is the real risk from plastic...
Growths on my face – what are these?
I’m going to try to steer you in the right direction but I really want you to have these checked by your doctor sometime in the next month. Usually, but...
How to use Retin A, retinoic acid, Renova, tretinoin creams, etc!
These are all retinoids (in the Vitamin A cousin category)! They all have the potential to cause some irritation, but true allergies are rare. Here’s how to use them to...
Good remedies for blocked pores?
The best cream for this problem is a retinoid cream like Retin A, Renova, generic tretinoin or Tazorac, for example. I also think the newer home device the PMD (personal...
I’m asian and would like to keep my skin clear and glowing – will these…
Good questions let’s start at the beginning and some comments: A short series of home 10% glycolic peels since you live in Ireland are probably fine but if you lived...
Treating lumps, bumps and ……….. milia!
Okay, most of you know that milia are a plug (like a comedone or acne plug) in a pore but then it hardens and gets stuck. They don’t generally become...
What would you recommend as a first step to enlarged pores on the cheeks?
Hi Deanna. If they aren’t too large, I would recommend Fraxel (the original – not the Fraxel CO2). You will probably need to do a series of at least 3 to see...
