STOP PINCHING AND POPPING YOUR BLACKHEADS AND SEBACEOUS FILAMENTS: A DERMATOLOGIST’S WARNING Do you love pinching and popping your blackheads and sebaceous filaments? Do you think it’s the best way to get rid of them? If so, you might want to think twice. As a board-certified dermatologist who has treated thousands of acne patients, I…
As the days grow longer and the temperature rises, we find ourselves eagerly embracing outdoor activities, from beach vacations to backyard barbecues. But amid all the fun and frolic, it’s crucial to remember that the sun’s rays can be both our companion and our foe. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of safeguarding our…
With the changing of seasons comes new weather, fluctuations in humidity, and allergies galore! This is why it’s no surprise that we see different changes in the skin as well. Anything for the snow to melt though, am I right? So many of these springtime skin issues can be easily remedied with drugstore or over-the-counter products,…
One of the most common questions I get asked is “how do I take care of my sensitive skin?” For a sensitive skin care plan that actually works, it all starts with getting your skin clean, which means having the right shower routine. The following 5-step sensitive skin shower routine is the simplest way to…
Today we’re going to talk about skin cancer myths when it comes to preventing and treating skin cancer. SKIN CANCER MYTH #1: HAIR PREVENTS SKIN CANCER You would be surprised by the number of patients that I see with skin cancer spots on their scalp, and under their hair. Most people believe that they won’t…
Your skin is the window to your body’s health. It is your largest organ. In fact, it’s quite an amazing organ! Your skin truly protects and reflects the health of your entire body. It’s the front line to protect you from germs, bacteria, and disease. Because of its size and necessity, the skin should be…
Do you want to reduce the appearance of age on your skin? There are three simple things you can do everyday to help combat aging on your skin! THESE THREE THINGS ARE NONINVASIVE AND CLINICALLY PROVEN TO HELP ANTI-AGING. HOW TO REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF AGE ON YOUR SKIN 1: The first thing you can…
Do you struggle with acne? There are ways you can help your skin naturally! Start by taking 1000-2000 mg/day of Fish Oil. Fish Oil is amazing for your skin, and it can also improve your mood! Next, start a probiotic. I recommend starting a probiotic with Lactobacilli and/or Bifidobacterium. Probiotics will help your digestive balance. Additionally, stop…
It is not easy to catch skin cancer, especially when it can present itself in many different ways. Here are four different things to lookout for when examining your skin for skin cancer. First, scaly patches! Scaly patches are not just dry skin to apply lotion to. They could potentially be precancerous actinic keratosis. If…