Ink-spired Secrets: A Dermatologist’s Take on Tattoos
Now you might think a dermatologist is anti-tattoo, but this one isn’t. I fully respect the artistic, cultural and personal significance tattoos carry as well as one’s choice to get inked or not. Historically, tattoos have been somewhat taboo in the US but now they are quite mainstream. Around 32% of people in the United […]
The Glow Getters: Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Liquorice Root & Thimadol
When I was pregnant, I loved when my friends and family commented that my skin was glowing. While it may have been sweat from all the other hormonal changes, I’d like to think it was because I was giving my skin an extra boost with glycolic acid and vitamin C. Glowing skin is all the […]
Melanoma: What You Might Not Know
Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer with a predicted 8430 deaths in 2025. Melanoma arises from the pigment producing cells in the skin, known as melanocytes. When these melanocytes go haywire and start to grow uncontrollably, that’s when you get melanoma. Sometimes it’s assumed that you only have melanocytes where you see a […]
Your Skin’s SOS Signal: Actinic Keratosis
Got any persistent, rough dry spots on your face? Have you ever lotioned up a spot that just won’t go away or noticed that your make up catches a dry patch on your face? You might think it’s just dry skin or maybe it’s a rash. Well, you might have something more serious going on. […]
Beam Me Up Skin Cancer!
A nod to you Trekkies out there! When I say beam me up, I’m referencing the use of radiation for the treatment of skin cancer. What you might not realize is this is not a novel concept. Dermatology has had a long love affair with radiation dating back to the late 19th century. Not only […]
The Skinny on Skin Cancer
The Skinny on Skin Cancer Do you have a mole changing in color or a spot that won’t heal? It could be skin cancer! Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One out of five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. While some […]