We always want to take care of our skin early on, but how soon is too soon for Clear + Brilliant?
Clear + Brilliant is a fantastic therapy for young patients who are just entering the world of cosmetic dermatology. There is very little downtime involved…
I always get cyst-like acne on my neck. What is the best way to take care of it?
Cystic acne is a form of acne that is classified as moderate to severe. A systemic medication is typically prescribed to help with the infection.…
Is biting your nails really bad for your health?
Biting your nails is not deleterious to one's health, but there are several undesirable outcomes in doing so. When biting your nails, your cuticles can…
Can eyebrows be restored if they were lost due to steroid injection under the eyebrow site?
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, where your body’s own immune system attacks some components of the hair follicle resulting in that hair to shed.…
I had Radiesse placed under my eyes and now I have redness and lighter skin. What do I do?
Radiesse is a tough product to use in the orbital sulcus around the eyes, and it's also a tough product to use in the lips.…
Is there anything special that I need to do to increase the effectiveness of the laser treatment?
This question is a bit tricky to answer, because it really does depend on the type of laser. For non-ablative lasers, or lasers that do…
Can microdermabrasion take away deep acne scars from teenage years?
Unfortunately not. Microdermabrasion, although very easy to find at various spas and some dermatology offices, is limited by its lack of strength. Microdermabrasion consists of…
I always get cystic acne around my jaw, neck, and ears. How do they form?
Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne. The other forms include papular, pustular, and comedonal acne. Cystic acne consists of large nodular lesions…
How often can I exfoliate my face without hurting it?
Exfoliation generally isn't recommended by dermatologists, since a lot of the natural oils that protect your skin are stripped in the process. However, some of…
Is there any available Botox that lasts more than three to six months?
It would be a great idea for a pharmaceutical company to develop a longer acting botulinum toxin! Currently, there are three on the market that…
Besides medicated deodorant, is there another option for excessive underarm sweating?
There are three choices for underarm sweating that we typically use here in the practice. One you've already mentioned is a prescription strength antiperspirant, usually…
Can OTC medication cure toenail fungus alone?
Typically no, because there is about a 6% success rate for a topical preparation on the toenail after one year. This means that after one…
I have a quarter size clear scab on my chest that doesn’t heal – is it pre-cancerous?
A non-healing area of the skin is a self-reported patient observation that oftentimes leads to the early recognition diagnosis of skin cancer. Non-healing areas, or…
Summer sunburn dries out my face and reduces my acne. Is this a good thing?
It has been shown that ultraviolet light does have a bacterial static effect on the propionic bacteria that causes acne. Through ultraviolet exposure, you are…
How does the CO2 laser actually reduce acne scars?
The CO2 resurfacing laser is an ablative laser that creates a controlled wound, which is the starting point of improving acne scarring. Acne scars are…
Is cleaning your face morning and night beneficial, or should it just be once a day?
I certainly wouldn't wash your face more than twice a day, and I wouldn't do it any less than once a day. On particularly hot,…
Does Botox lose its effectiveness over time? What should I do?
Botox improves effectiveness over time, because muscle fibers that have been impacted by this neurotoxin do not return to 100% function after each sequential treatment.…
I burned the bottom of my big toe twice in two days. How soon can I pop that big old blister?
You can pop the blister immediately, however, it's important to do so in a sterile environment. First, make sure you wash your foot thoroughly prior…
Will applying Retin A reduce the darkness of my lips?
Lips with dark edges, called hyper-pigmentation, is a feature of ethnicity. With this being said, it can make it difficult to treat patients with darker…
I went straight to bed without washing my face. When I woke up, there was a pile of eyelash clumps!
Yikes! I wonder if a severe contact allergy from the mascara led to the inflammation and subsequent loss of eyelashes in the area. The only…
