May is melanoma awareness month, which means it’s time for a little education about facts, stats, causes and cures. First, the bad news. Melanoma, a…
March 16, 2017
No Sweat: Why Fitness Fanatics Botox Their Hair
All the dry shampoo in the world can’t preserve a good blowout after an hour at SoulCycle. While squeezing a workout in during lunchtime may…
March 3, 2017
Is Your Favorite Jewelry Damaging Your Skin?
Most women have been there: you slip off your new toe ring only to find an unbecoming green mark around your toe, or your fierce…
February 27, 2017
All About Pores: Does Size Really Matter?
There’s nothing richer than clean, healthy pores—and like other elements of appearance, it’s common for people to stress over their size. The smaller the pores,…
January 3, 2017
Birthmarks: To Remove or Not to Remove?
Birthmarks are part of, well, birth! Nearly 80 percent of all people have some kind of birthmark. Some of these disappear with age, some appear…
December 29, 2016
Skin Care For All Seasons
“A time to build up, a time to break down,” heralds The Byrds in their 1965 hit, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Those words, originally recorded in…
April 23, 2014
How to Tell the Difference Between a Mole and a Freckle
While both moles and freckles add a distinctive and unique appearance, knowing the difference can help you determine when it comes time to get a…
September 27, 2013
RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Buka
Q: Which is the best face skin tightening treatments nowadays? A: Ultherapy There are a dizzying number of "face skin tightening" treatments available to dermatologists…
July 2, 2013
Anti-Aging Creams
The New Science of Anti-Aging Creams New research studying the aging process of skin is providing valuable information about more effective products. Anti-aging creams…
