In the world of skincare and anti-aging, Vitamin C has become a “must-have” on your bathroom counter (and hopefully on your face). The chemically active form of Vit C is L-ascorbic acid. Most Vitamin C users take it orally, however the bioavailability of Vitamin C in the skin is inadequate. In dermatology, we therefore …
Have you ever had one of those mornings? The kind where the alarm goes off well before you’re ready to wake up, and you just know that when you peer into the bathroom mirror, you’ll look exactly the way you feel. Even minor sleep deprivation can lead to a number of physical signs such as …
Your alarm clock does not go off on time, so you skip your usual morning skincare routine to get the kids to the bus stop on time. Upon arriving at work, your boss announces that he needs a report from you by the end of the day. Later that afternoon, you get a call from …
As you may have seen on our IG channel this week, we celebrated National Family Day on Monday! As part of that celebration, we would like to use this week’s blog to let you in on a few secrets about how the time you spend with your good friends and family can positively affect your …
When people hear the term “chemical peel”, they often think “prolonged recovery time.” There are numerous peel options, using various acids and oils to achieve a desired result, and there is also a lot of misinformation about them. Are they effective? Can they combat specific skin issues like pigment and acne? Are they safe? The …
Have you ever put on bacitracin, only to have the injured area get more swollen and irritated? Or maybe you’ve put in your favorite pair of earrings, only to have your earlobes swell up around the posts a few hours later. As it turns out, any number of seemingly harmless items may cause an allergic …
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Americans are learning what it feels like to wear a protective mask. The constant use of masks is a preventive measure that is keeping everyone safe. But at the end of the day, we remove our masks, and many of us are seeing breakouts, rashes, and skin irritation. We will all most likely have to wear …
If you’ve had an appointment with our board-certified dermatologists, then you know how important sunscreen is! Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays and keeps it healthy. But to get the full benefit of using sunscreen, make sure you’re not making these mistakes! You’re not using enough. You might think you can put a little …
Glycolic Acid has become increasingly popular and for good reason. This small but mighty alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), derived from sugar cane easily penetrates your skin and has shown to be greatly effective. First and foremost, glycolic acid is an exfoliant that helps to shed dead skin cells to reveal brighter, luminous skin. Because glycolic acid …
Men and women are starting to look for facial rejuvenation ideas at younger ages. It’s becoming more common for women and men in their 20s and 30s to begin injections, resurfacing and peels to stay youthful looking. Injections, laser treatments and peels are among the most popular treatments available to our patients to achieve a …
While there’s lots of information about having a healthy heart and keeping your brain at its peak, not everyone thinks about caring for their largest organ, their skin. Your skin helps maintain your body temperature, keeps out dangerous bacteria that can cause infection, and helps preserve the water essential to your survival. Not only does …
Patients are scheduled every six months to visit primary care physicians, dentists, and potentially many specialists including cardiologists, endocrinologists, and ophthalmologists – so why do we not include our family dermatologist in this roadmap? The answer might scare you, but our intention is only to highlight the importance of regular dermatological care and help our …