What can I do about melasma?
I still think that melasma is the toughest problem to treat because there is no cure for it – just good control. You will absolutely need the help of a dermatologist...
A follow up on a problem with an IPL treatment!
I’m impressed because this is a really tough situation and you’re doing such a great job being proactive about it. Kudos to you! I’m guessing, hoping that they all went...
Why didn’t my brown spots light up after my IPL treatment the way they usually…
Excellent question! There are many different companies making IPLs now and they are not all created equally. The ones sold to salons and medispas tend to be less powerful and...
What can I do about problems with irritation from tretinoin?
I think I have this straight. You were using the tretinoin without problems until the India vacation, the laser hair removal (assuming on the face?), and then the desonide. It...
New Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Lasers
I’m getting a lot of questions about this relatively new class of laser. For good reason too, because the right fractionated CO2 system coupled with an experienced dermatologist can be...
How do I construct a great skin care regimen?
Whoa!! This is way too much so let’s simplify and get back to basics a bit. Here’s what I’d recommend: AM cleanse, Vit C & E (your antioxidant), eye...
Does cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen) work for brown spots?
Liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery) is used for a lot of different purposes in dermatology including, sometimes, removing brown spots. It does work! There are problems with it though when used for...
I have brown spots and am hispanic. Is this advice good?
I know for sure that that advice about your sunscreen was not good!!! You are YOUNG – only 37 – and if you have brown spots, are hispanic, on birth...
If I have olive skin will I get hyperpigmentation from injectibles?
I can see why you would be concerned about this but the answer, fortunately, is no! The needles used for Botox and Juvederm are usually the size of an acupunture needle...
What To Do When Melasma is Difficult to Treat?
I really, really, really recommend that you try to find a good dermatologist experienced with hispanic skin in your area. You didn’t tell what area you live in. It makes...
