Help with dull looking skin.
Thank you for writing. Can you write again and give me a little more information. Is your skin dry, oily, acne prone? Are you putting anything on your skin after...
What about brown scarring from picking?
Most of the time, the brown spots you see after picking aren’t really scars. Meaning they aren’t truly depressed below the level of the skin or a different texture. Most...
How can I sort out all the different laser technologies and find a good doctor?
Okay – to start, read my articles on lasers to learn what type of results each laser can provide. Also, look at my directory of excellent cosmetic dermatologists in the U.S. to help you...
Does Triluma help with scarring from picking!
The short answer is yes………… but only if you stop picking! So here’s my question to you. I’d like you to think about why you’re picking. If you have acne, please...
Is there a difference between prescription “bleaching” creams?
The Triluma is very hard to find right now. We are having the equivalent specially compounded for our patients when we need it. The Epiquin micro is excellent. It doesn’t...
Question from the Netherlands regarding brown spots.
Thanks for sharing this. I’m not too surprised though that the Roc Vit A,C,E product helped because the vitamins C & E are antioxidants and the Vitamin A (probably Retinol since it’s...
What are these red spots on my forehead?
There are about 10 (at least!) different skin diseases or problems that can cause red spots on the face that then turn brown. Please, please see a good Dermatologist and...
Is it ok to use the dual fraxel laser for melasma and brown spots
Okay – so this is a much more complicated question than you think which is why you need a good dermatologist to work with you. Here are the things I...
What is the best method to removed small, raised brown growths (seborrheic keratoses) on asian…
I’m guessing you are getting more than a little frustrated with all these different answers! Here’s my “2 cents” and I’ve have removed thousands of these on my asian patients...
What do you think of Obagi cosmetics?
I think I’ll just tell you the pros and cons in my mind because it’s a little complicated. Obagi was one of the first doctors who tried to base skin...
