Can I repair my damaged skin barrier? Part 2/2
So, Part II is on repairing your barrier layer if you think it’s been compromised. If you think you may have an allergy or sensitivity to ingredients in skin care...
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Can I repair my damaged skin barrier? Part 1/2
Thank you for this question. I think that many struggle with sorting out what is causing sensitive skin and then what to do about it. I’m going to assume that...
Divots, Depressed Scars, & Other Concavities
...laser would be a good option and there are others as well. These don’t cause a scab or bruise, but stimulate the deeper collagen. Scars will often need multiple modalities...
What are you really gaining with microneedling?
...superficial scars. Increases circulation temporarily. Swelling from it makes pore size look better temporarily. But since pore size is determined by genes and amount of oil secretion, this is not...
5 Things to Do When You Spot a New Pimple
...a day or two to inject cysts and help prevent scars. Hot Packs and Hydrocortisone. Don’t burn yourself, but a short 5 min hot pack 2-3 times a day for...
Booty acne: 4 steps to control it
Why do we even get acne here? It’s a host of factors – the number of oil glands, your genetic tendency to acne, picking behavior, prolonged sitting, and clothes that...
Confusion between Fraxel Restore, Fraxel Repair & Clear & Brilliant.
It is so confusing for patients who want improvement with lasers and devices. Some of them work so well, some are just a waste of time and money, and some...
The best way to use hyaluronic acid skincare products.
You made my day! Sometimes I get that writer’s thing, where the writing just goes out into the universe, and I have no idea where it lands. It helps to...
Cold sores and scars, lasers and treatments that work.
...as prescribed. Keep your immune system strong. Healthy eating, sleep, stress reduction all help. Treating scars from cold sores. First, let the area heal completely and just use sunscreen or...
Acne – microneedling or microdermabrasion. Which one?
...reasons because the needling often aggravates the redness and pus (inflammation) with active acne, and it doesn’t prevent scars. Also, it really doesn’t treat acne scars very well. With active...
