Summer is finally here! The warmer weather and longer days are a welcome respite from the chilly winter months. But as the mercury rises, so does the risk of sun damage to your skin. That’s why choosing the right sunscreen is essential to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. This blog post will give you… Read More »
The days just got a lot shorter, which may have thrown off your body’s internal clock. Chances are, your body is facing more than that, though. As the winter weather come around, we’re much more likely to struggle with problems like chapped lips, rough knees and knuckles, and uncomfortably dry, tight skin. Winter weather can… Read More »
Summer is here! Compared to where we were this time last year, many, many more people are ready to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Whether that involves a picnic in Central Park, a trip to the zoo, or a rooftop cocktail party, if you have melasma, you want to know how you can… Read More »
As good as you may take care of your skin, you may face a few dermatologic concerns in your lifetime. When concerns like spots, wrinkles, or roughness occur, it is important to know who to call. With so many med spas providing services these days, it can be confusing trying to figure this out. Here,… Read More »
Do you find yourself in a state of constant frustration when it comes to your skin? We are inundated with picture-perfect skin on pages of magazines and even on social media. To go along with the idea that we can have a baby-smooth complexion (we can, actually), we are also served up a near-daily dose… Read More »
Anyone who has ever struggled with acne knows how tempting it is to pick or pop blackheads and whiteheads. It isn’t for entertainment that we do this; it seems to be an instinctual urge brought on by a desire to rid the skin of such irritating lesions. The problem is, picking and popping come with… Read More »
Many people claim to have sensitive skin. In reality, a fair amount of the redness, dullness, breakouts and dryness that person experiences could be a byproduct of their skin care routine. If you experience irritation when the weather changes, or when you are out in the sun, you may, in fact, have sensitive skin. Blotchiness,… Read More »
Warts are common. Everybody has had one or a few – and just so you know, they aren’t caused by touching frogs. If you are curious about warts, their cause, how they spread and how they are treated read on: What is a wart and how is it spread? A wart is basically a skin… Read More »
As you age, you may begin to notice some small, flesh-colored, non-cancerous growths with the scientific name of acrochordons. They are commonly called “skin tags” or “barnacles,” but whatever you call them, if you have them, take heart. Over half the population will have a skin tag at some point in their life. Skin tags… Read More »
Your skin is the largest organ in your body…it protects you from negative effects of the environment and deserves your loving attention every day. It’s a good idea to form the habit of checking your body all over once a month for any irregularities or abnormalities. Any new or changing skin condition may be indicative… Read More »