Really frustrated with oil and acne in Toronto!
Ok – let’s really talk about this. I’m totally hearing your frustration. Let’s think about your body though first. From puberty to late 20s, male and female hormones are the...
Skin care for pollution, lots of sun, and dry weather
This is a great question. Thank you! I think this is a common problem worldwide. Here are some suggestions: Think seasonally and adjust your skincare regimen accordingly. Some ideas for...
6 ways to tell the difference between acne and rosacea. They can look similar!
Thank you for your question! You reminded me that I’ve been seeing many questions about acne and Rosacea. 🙂 Here are 6 ways to tell the difference between acne and...
What is the best hydroquinone skin “bleaching” cream for melasma, acne and sun damage?
So-called “bleaching creams” are causing a lot of confusion among those of you who are loving and taking care of your skin. Hydroquinones being one of them. Here are the 3...
Face scars from picking or acne. What to do if you’re not seeing results from…
Thank you for writing and sharing your story. We see this all too often when a treatment plan is put together, but there’s no one checking to see if it’s...
Tips for a teenager with combination skin and acne.
Acne is a lot more complicated than many people think! Anyone who’s really had or has acne knows this. Especially tough, is the combination of dry skin and acne, because...
Can the “Caveman regimen” really lead to clear skin?
Thank you for your honesty. Skin fads come and go quite quickly and the Caveman Regimen was one of them! For those who haven’t heard of it, The Caveman Regimen...
What are these bumps on my face? More on lumps, bumps and moles.
I’ve received several questions like yours recently, so I’m thinking these must be on people’s minds. I’ve noticed that our patients tend to identify most bumps on the face as...
Solutions for oily skin and large pores.
Oily skin and large pores are one of the holy grails of skin care now. A number of companies are working on devices that might actually be effective, but none...
Stay safe and avoid problems after laser treatments! Fraxel, Clear & Brilliant, and other lasers.
Thank you for asking this. Linda, I’m not clear if you’ve seen your doctor since the laser treatment. This is important. Acne breakouts can be easily treated. And yes, your...
