Generally yes, the prescription 4% (USA) is more effective than the 2%. Don’t go over the 4% without discussing with a dermatologist if you live overseas. But the question is...
These are all good questions to ask your doctor before your Fraxel laser treatment. The answers to these depend on a lot of factors. Questions your doctor may have could include the...
In general, estrogens in particular, more than progesterones or testosterone, make melasma worse. I have a couple of thoughts for you though. At the recent Paris conference (IMCAS 2012) there...
I recently returned from the IMCAS European conference on skin that was in Paris. There were excellent talks on pigmentation problems. There were several good points that were made. One...
The short answer is , no it won’t. It’s almost impossible to remove all color from someone’s face and even when you wear sunscreen, some light gets through to stimulate...
Okay – so this is a complicated question because I don’t know your age or exactly what’s bothering you. Sun damage has a lot of different problems it can cause. It...
Everyone – just a reminder. A brown spot can be anything from a deadly melanoma skin cancer to a harmless freckle (lentigo). This is not the place for a web or self...
So far, I think this is another triumph of marketing over substance/science – but time will tell. Elure’s patented ‘Melanozyme’ is the enzyme lignin peroxidase which is an enzyme produced by...
All of the over the counter “bleaching” products that contain hydroquinone are limited to a 2.0% concentration in the United States. Prescription creams are usually 4% and dermatologists will sometimes...
You bring up a good point which is that lab tests, cameras, computer imaging, etc can all be in error sometimes or just not functioning well that day. Since almost...
One of the best investments in your skin is your daily skincare. Why? Because you can prevent many problems with blotchy skin color, lack of glow, texture, some types of acne, and fine lines with good skincare products. You can also correct some of these problems with effective skincare products. Great skincare is often more expensive because quality ingredients are expensive. Some companies spend on research/development which benefits all of us and adds to the cost. Are they worth it? In general - yes! I have handpicked some of what I consider to be the best skin care products, and offer them for sale on SkinTour's shop. This is based on my team and I's testing and research at our clinic. Many of the products are in my own regimen. What could be better than using skin care products a dermatologist uses?!