7 New Year Skin Resolutions for Real Results!
We all like to make New Year’s resolutions. There’s something about starting the year off with a few new healthy habits that feels great. And, if you truly make them...
Skin Care Gift Guide for all Skin Types on Your Holiday List
For the holidays I will be offering 15% off my entire shop from Tuesday, December 13th through Thursday, December 15th, 2016. Use coupon code “skintourhol16” at checkout to redeem! These...
Micro needling and derma roller problems – are they safe?
So as with everything in cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology, I think that the first rule is and to quote, “First, do no harm.” This applies to these currently unregulated (FDA) devices. My...
Chemical peels for acne – what is beneficial and what is TOO MUCH!
Peels are that two edged sword. On the one hand, it’s true that chemical peels or microdermabrasions done well and at the right intervals can help with keeping pores unclogged,...
Why do my pores look larger after a facial and microdermabrasion?
I think your question is interesting because my own patients have asked this also. I don’t have a scientific answer for you on this; but, in my opinion, it’s because...
Facial oils are all the rage……….should I be using one?
Okay ……..can I just be really to the point here on facial oils? If you have acne prone or oily skin………….there is NO reason to use a facial oil, in...
Best lasers for acne scars – to Angela
Angela ….these are such good questions about the best lasers for acne scars. And I truly wish I could answer everyone’s, because you all ask such good questions. A couple...
Small permanent bumps on face; Sebaceous hyperplasia
Getting rid of these small permanent bumps on face (sebaceous hyperplasia) Okay……….so first of all…….PLEASE do not self diagnose these small permanent bumps on face from photos on the web. ...
4 things to remember about mid-life acne over 30!
I get why mid-life acne over 30 is so confusing. Acne at 16 is not the same as acne over 30 or over 50, and often it needs to be treated...
My acne scarring is getting worse from the treatments I’ve been getting.
My heart goes out to you on this. It’s hard enough to live daily with severe acne scarring and then to have the treatments go wrong, is even harder. I...
