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Will less shampooing help with oily hair or should I be washing my hair every day?

Natural oils accumulate on the scalp and spread down to the hair shaft over time, so washing your hair every day will make it less…

How does a blackhead form? How can I tackle them especially on my nose?

As with all things, we prefer prevention rather than treatment. In this particular instance, there are retinol and retinoid preventive treatments. Retinol is over the…

We know that we wrinkle as we age, but how do wrinkles actually form?

Wrinkles are caused by a breakdown of collagen and elastin. As we age, collagen and elastin degrades on its own just from time. But, sun…

What is the real importance of wearing sunscreen every day? I’m not outside that much.

This is a great question, because there’s a huge myth among my patients that sunscreen is only required when you’re out at the beach or…

Flip flop weather means dry, thickened, and cracked skin on my feet. Any preventatives?

Summertime brings a whole unique set of skin challenges, and the dry, cracked skin on your feet is not an unusual concern. I have two…

Does adult acne appear different than teen acne?

Acne is certainly more inflammatory (pimples and cysts) than comedonal (white and blackheads) in adulthood. The only location difference we’ve noticed is that adult acne…

When should someone talk to their derm about getting a prescription?

Yesterday. It’s rare that OTC formulations work as well as prescription formulas, and I see so many patients spending hundreds of dollars and waiting months…

Are there any big technological advances/prescriptions/treatments in adult acne treatment?

Acne Rosacea There’s some fascinating new data out of Japan linking acne rosacea to a mite that lives on the surface of the skin called…

Facial Breakouts: Pregnancy & Options

Yes, certainly your options are limited for patients that are pregnant or nearly pregnant. In fact, there are only two medications that are considered Class…

Backne at the gym?

Interestingly, sweating does not cause acne. However, sweating can make the environment on the skin more hospitable to the development of acne. So warm,moist areas…

What is the main cause of skin cancer – the utmost common type of cancer?

Skin cancer is the most common type of all cancers and basal cell carcinoma is the most common among these. Ultraviolet light exposure is usually…

Determining which filler is right for you!

The choice of filler is typically made in consultation with your dermatologist. Factors that may affect your choice include the severity of skin creases that…

Pediatric Melanoma: Becoming More Common

Pediatric melanoma is becoming more common, and it's exceptionally serious. Pediatric melanomas need to be caught, recognized early, and excised. Excision is currently our only…

Summertime Sunblock Allergy Alternatives

An allergy to sunblock is quite rare. However, there are specific allergies to ingredients used in sunscreen, most commonly chemical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens, like Octocrylene…

I have a large sebaceous cyst – should I be worried?

Sebaceous cysts, by definition, are not malignant and have zero malignant potential. However, they can become infected if bacteria gets trapped within this sack of…

I’ve got flat warts – on my hands AND feet!

We have two lasers that we use for flat warts on the hands and feet - the pulse dye laser and the carbon dioxide laser.…

Five things you must do to take care of your skin in your twenties!

1) Sunscreen is a Must. It's a oft repeated mantra, but I cannot tell you how many 20-somethings I see who already have declate and…

Accutane drives my cholesterol up – Any alternative suggestions?

This is a predicament – but there is a solution! If you have an increase or bump in your cholesterol while on Accutane, one of…

My nose is raw from blowing too much.

We've all experienced the painful, raw, red nose that accompanies the stuffiness cold weather usually brings on. While it's common, it's also annoying and painful—not…

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…

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