Chicken skin on the neck – what’s the best treatment?
If you are over 50 and pretty loose, surgery may still be your best option. As much as I love nonsurgical options, sometimes the best, most cost effective result is...
Bumpy skin on the body – what can I do?
Thank you for reading and writing! This is a tough one but let’s go back to the first principles, which are first, what’s causing this? Because you can’t target the...
Is there such a thing as the perfect lips?
There is a lot of discussion re “the perfect lips” in the media and magazines. There is ethnic variability clearly and after that …? Should the ratio of upper lip...
Help for sagging arms!! Exilis?
Many, many women have this problem. I completely agree with you that weight lifting is the way to start – just be sure the weights or machines you’re using are...
Moles, Lumps, and Bumps
On of our most popular articles on SkinTour is the one on moles, lumps, and bumps. The 3 most common growths on the face are moles (which come in all...
Is it okay to use Retin A (tretinoin) on my arms or body?
In general, please don’t try this unless specifically directed to by your doctor! Skin on the body is quite different than the skin on the face and is often much...
Home Hair Removal Devices
Do home hair removal devices really work? At the national Laser Controversies conference I attended in San Diego, there was a section on home use devices. Some of these, the hair...
Those Annoying White Bumps on the Face
Some of us get those small white bumps on our face – milia. What are milia? And how do I treat them? Since part of my job is to...
Best Time of Year for Laser Treatments
Most laser treatments require you to be out of the sun or very careful about the sun (hats and zinc sunscreens) for a month or two after treatment. If you...
If I’m pregnant, how do I know these skin care products are safe?
In general, the FDA doesn’t require studies of over the counter, non prescription products including in pregnancy because any systemic absorption from the skin is minimal to zero depending on...
