A reader asked me, “Will Latisse work to fill out eyebrows?” If you have absolutely no brows or almost no brows, then no. But, if you have sparse eyebrows that need to be filled in, then yes, Latisse can help!...
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Tag: Hair
While Latisse works very consistently and well on almost everyone to lengthen eyelashes, it is less consistent on eyebrows. Some patients report new growth, some report just growth maintenance with many of the eyebrow hairs growing longer. Bottom line though…….use...
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Do home hair removal devices really work? At the national Laser Controversies conference I attended in San Diego, there was a section on home use devices. Some of these, the hair removal ones in particular, have been selling well (initially) but...
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This is a problem many women face at various times in our lives. Some women who’ve had children remember the sudden fall out of hair (telogen effluvium) after delivery. Many people don’t realize that dermatologists are trained specialists in...
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Here’s the opinion of many, including me, at the recent conference of the American Academy of Dermatology. Home hair removal devices are best for small areas and for people who can follow a consistent schedule. For larger areas they are more...
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This is a good thing to consider if a) you have a lot of hair; b) the hair grows noticeably down on the thighs; c) you often get ingrown hairs and "shaving bumps;" or d) are just are sick of...
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Self tanners can be a woman’s best friend on the legs in summer. Also, consider some of the great leg makeups out there. I like the Lorac "Tantalizer" which has shimmer and doesn’t come off on clothing if you let...
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Many patients think that summer might be a good time to start laser hair removal. This is generally NOT a good idea. Any tan at all, even ones that are sometimes imperceptible, alter the way the laser interacts with your...
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Hair can really get damaged by sun with all that ultraviolet radiation, especially if you color your hair or have a lot of gray. Here’s how to protect it. – wear a hat when you’re outside – when swimming...
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Learning how to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Many bathing suits, bikinis or not, reveal the creases of the groin area. Most women shave or wax or both in this area in summer, and those ingrown hairs and inflamed...
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