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Tea tree oil | Why is this in so many skin and hair care products?

Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It is found in numerous skin and hair care products. Read more......

Perimenopause | Skin Signs

During perimenopause, there is a decrease in the amount of estrogen and progesterone produced by the ovaries. To understand what is...

How to shop for retinol

If you are just starting on a retinol product, I recommend starting with brands found at the drugstore. The reason is simple. These...

Retinol | What's in your anti-aging products

Retinol gets a lot of love in the over-the-counter anti-aging skincare product world. Retinol itself is a form of vitamin A found in...

Acne Face Map

It’s true that many of my patients will state that they always get acne in the "exact same spot!" They believe that the exact same...

Best Skincare Tools for Acne

In general acne skincare tools tend to focus on claims based around extracting clogged pores, assisting with exfoliation, reducing...

Mixing Skincare Products | How much to use and how to layer...

The question as to how much product to use and how is probably why we all have a drawer or box of barely used products. No one seems to...

Foods & Rosacea

When it comes to rosacea it’s best to think of this as a skin condition that results in dilation of the blood vessels and is related to...

Mistakes You’re Making When Trying to Cover Up Breakouts | Acne Mistakes

I find that when it comes to those who have acne and wear makeup there are two kinds of patients I see: those that wear makeup to cover...

Back Acne

Body or back acne (bacne) can be triggered by various causes- not all of which are true acne. Not every pimple is acne, especially when it c

Body Acne | Is there a difference between facial and body acne?

Believe it or not, most cases of persistent body acne sent to me are actually a form of folliculitis or infected hair follicles. Read...

Washing your face the right way

It's amazing to talk to my patients that are 80+ with beautiful skin and say they never really washed their faces except in the shower. ...

Acne | Zit Mistakes

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Charcoal in Skincare

Charcoal has become a popular ingredient for skincare products to include when targeting excess oil or impurities. Read more... Topics...

Acne & Diet | What's the story?

The story behind food and acne is not completely straightforward. Read more... Topics Why are there mixed answers on acne and diet? Are...

Acne during cooler months

During cooler months there are several changes our skin can experience that can result in breakouts. Read more... Topics What is it about...

Planning a Wedding? Skincare planning starts well in advance

Preparing your skin for your wedding day needs to start as early as possible. Read more... Topics What are the skincare biggest...

Acne... Down there...

Getting breakouts in the groin can be exceedingly uncomfortable. There are a number of triggers for this. Read more... Topics Are...

Sunscreen for Acne Prone Skin

The reality is that many sunscreens can feel thick and pasty or oily and greasy and leave those with acne struggling to figure out what...

Pityrosporum folliculitis (aka, Fungal acne) | A diagnosis to know

Accurately distinguishing between fungal acne and acne vulgaris is the key to therapeutic success. Read more... Topics What is fungal...

Blackheads | What are they & How can you get rid of them

‘Blackheads’ is a skin term meant to refer to pores that are open and filled with keratin or sebum exposed to the air. Read more......

Acne washes | Starter products

Acne cleansers are often one of the first true skin care products we start with when hormones start kicking in. Read more... Topics How...

Cystic Acne and Accutane

Cystic acne by definition has a serious potential for long-term scarring, discomfort, and psychological consequences to self-esteem. Read...

Rosacea | A complete guide to understanding your diagnosis

It’s best to think of Rosacea as a 'reactive' skin condition. The skin reacts to a trigger to result in the dilation of the blood vessels...

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