Tips of the Week

This is a problem many women face at various times in our lives.  Some women who've had children remember the sudden fall out of hair (telogen effluvium) after delivery. 

Many people don't... more

Here's the opinion of many, including me, at the recent conference of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Home hair removal devices are best for small areas and for people who can... more

This is a good thing to consider if  a)  you have a lot of hair; b)  the hair grows noticeably down on the thighs; c)  you often get ingrown hairs and "shaving bumps;" or d)  are just are... more

Self tanners can be a woman's best friend on the legs in summer. Also, consider some of the great leg makeups out there. I like the Lorac "Tantalizer" which has shimmer and doesn't come off... 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

 Many patients think that summer might be a good time to start laser hair removal. This is generally NOT a good idea.

Any tan at all, even ones that are sometimes imperceptible, alter the... more

  Hair can really get damaged by sun with all that ultraviolet radiation, especially if you color your hair or have a lot of gray. Here's how to protect it.

- wear a hat when you're... more

 Learning how to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

Many bathing suits, bikinis or not, reveal the creases of the groin area. Most women shave or wax or both in this area in summer, and... more

Laser hair removal - is it safe in the summer?

In my opinion, generally no or only with caution.

As many of you know, most hair removal lasers work best when the color of the hair is darker... more