Okay, I’m going back to one of the most basic principles of medicine. First, a diagnosis and then treatment. Otherwise, the treatment plans are just empiric, which means based on...
Cheri – thank you for reminding me to write about this! Callouses are a common problem. Importance of treating callouses when you have diabetes Also, with diabetic feet, it’s especially...
I am so grateful that you asked this. I’ve had other questions that speak to this issue. It takes some courage to bring this up! Genital skin IS a little...
We get a surprising number of questions like yours on our site – so thank you for reminding me to address this. For readers who don’t know, Molluscum contagiosum is an infection...
I’m so glad you brought this up, because this may NOT be acne at all! If this is still active, please see your primary care doctor or dermatologist asap. I want...
Here’s the frustrating part: No skincare product really makes a permanent difference. Why? The nose redness is caused by dilated blood vessels. There are a few skin care products that...
I’m glad you wrote because you raise a ton of good questions. Moles and growths: first things first – get them assessed. Get an accurate diagnosis!! Many people think that growths...
Thank you, you made my day! There are literally hundreds of foundations out there and they really vary in quality and performance. And, we really almost can’t find out anything...
Ok ……if I could write YES in supersized letters and 25 exclamation points here, I would!! But the reason why a cream might make your Rosacea worse requires deeper explanation...
Generally rosacea does not cause problems with hair growth on the face, unless it’s the rare cystic form (large, red, deep pus filled) which could scar the hair follicle (the...
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?!