Well………there are several, but fortunately most are easily caught and cured. Here are the main ones: Athlete’s foot – can be between the toes OR look like just slightly scaly red skin on the entire bottom of the foot....
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You, as a consumer, are often subjected to compelling marketing to improve your appearance. How do you decide what is safe, and worth your time and money? 3 questions to ask: 1) If it’s a doctor or clinic, why are...
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Change of seasons can be tough on skin. Here are ideas to make it easier. If you’re normal or dry, you will get even dryer, so adjust by………… Soap minimally – Armpits and groin only and for your face...
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So confusing! There has been misinformation on the web recently regarding forms of vitamin C used for skin. It IS true that the best form of Vitamin C for skin is L-ascorbic acid because it’s the most bioavailable form. Other forms are...
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No question…..sometimes Botox/Dsyport, fillers, or even certain lasers can leave small to large bruises at times. Often the drugstore/department store products are not adequate to cover. I use and like the Colorescience Mineral Corrector powder palette that has 5 different...
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The marketing, of course, makes it sounds like there aren’t any! The main side effect is swelling at the site. The company protocols advise a first treatment with approximately 2 vials. At a recent conference, many of the doctors who...
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Many of our patients understandably have a hard time with this. Here are the most common issues and how to treat: Horizontal lines (“necklace lines”) – Botox/Dysport or very expertly done fillers. The ropey vertical bands (platysmal) – Botox and...
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Is this a significant advance in the non-surgical world? Yes! Is it for everyone? No! Kybella is an injectable that was approved by the FDA for treatment of fat under the chin (you may see this referred to as submental...
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Lips over time are susceptible to sun damage and volume loss also. Sun damage shows up as fading of the vermillion border and fine lines and loss of color in the body of the lip. Volume loss shows up as...
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The whole key to this is getting your skin as smooth as possible before applying the sunless tanner. That means using a scrub everywhere, but especially knees, elbows, ankles, face, neck and chest. Take about 10 minutes to do the...
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