When should you or one of your children seek help for acne from a dermatologist rather than just use drugstore products or see a primary care doctor? Dermatologists can always be helpful for acne, but there are certain situations where...
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Are facials worth spending money on? If you have oily, acne-prone skin with large pores, then facials which incorporate various ways to unclog pores, like extractions or microdermabrasion, can be very helpful to do every 3-6 weeks. For...
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Many of my patients ask if they can get rid of their wrinkles without Botox injections. The answer really depends on which wrinkles, your age, and the depth of your wrinkles. Botox relaxes the overactive muscles that can cause frown...
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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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Earlobes! One of my patients recently said she was happy that “her earrings didn’t face the floor anymore.” Many women/men don’t realize that collapsing earlobes can be improved with fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. Even Sculptra can be used...
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Well…..the FDA did a better job this time around. It’s still not perfect, but it’s better. The FDA limited the top SPF number to 50 which is good because really most numbers over 30 aren’t very meaningful. And, they made...
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Both lasers and peels rejuvenate and refresh your skin, but patients are often confused about which treatment is best for them. So which treatment is right for you? Chemical peels are a good option if you are looking for a...
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Irritation from products can be as obvious as hives or as subtle as a little dryness and flaking that just doesn’t go away. If a product itches, burns, or stings for longer than a minute or two, you are either...
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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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First, start SLOWLY with ½ or 1 syringe if you are younger and 1-2 syringes if you are over 50. You can always add more later, and it’s not pleasant to feel bloated and puffy. Put on your calendar not...
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