Tips of the Week

A growing number of my patients are swimming in the winter to stay fit. Swimming is a great exercise, particularly for our baby boomer joints! But those chlorinated pools are tough on skin... more

 This is the last of three parts on causes, natural remedies, and prescription fixes!

There are prescriptions your dermatologist can give you that will help. Loprox shampoo and cream (for... more

 This is the second of three parts on causes, natural remedies, and prescription fixes!

Since seb derm is caused by a yeast (not candida) overgrowth, there are several dietary changes you... more

 This is the first of three parts on causes, natural remedies, and prescription fixes!

So what causes this extremely common problem? Many people call this "dry" scalp, and so do hair... more

 They're not pretty, are they?? Hopefully no painful fissures though.

Here's a great way to fix them. It's called Carmol! It has a natural substance in it called urea. You can get a Carmol... more

 Put the same sunscreen on your neck and chest that you do on your face.

This may sound obvious, but it's surprising how many of us don't do it regularly. And it looks odd to have facial... more

 If you're prone to sinus problems, find dry airplane air irritating, or feel like you often get upper respiratory illnesses while travelling, try this simple trick.

Buy, at any drugstore,... more

  This week I'm starting a 4 or 5 part series on travel and your skin. How to protect it while you travel, from rashes, allergic problems, infections, dryness, etc.

To keep your hands from... more

  Why not have great skin this summer for all that hot weather and summer clothes! Here are a few quick tips.

1) Exfoliate your whole body once a week with a salt or sugar scrub or clean... more

It's fall.  That central heating goes on again pretty soon. That and the colder, less humid fall air add up to dryer skin for almost everyone, but especially if you have a history of... more