Food and Rashes: What’s Eating Your Skin?
I am a firm believer that you are what you eat. But what if the foods you’re munching on might be a cause of your rash because it had been on your skin before–sneaky huh? Often when we break out or have a rash, our immediate thought process is to blame something we ate and […]
Ink-Credible Facts: What Your Tattoo Artist Wants You To Know
Thinking about getting a tattoo? Not sure where to begin? It’s funny how many patients ask me, do you think it’s ok if I get a tattoo? It’s an awkward moment because I feel as if I am transitioning into a parent instead of their dermatologist. I usually tell them, “You should get a tattoo […]
No Shame, Just Skin: Common Vaginal and Vulvar Myths Busted
Women don’t often want to talk about it, but no surprise, the questions are there. “Why does my vaginal skin look dark?” or “When is vaginal itching a problem?” or “What is that smell down there?” Most of the time, women spend time and money trying to solve skin issues down there and their first […]
Get Naked and Get Your Skin Checked
A skin check might be something you’ve heard of before but weren’t sure what it is. It’s a simple screening measure that might save your life. Yes, you strip down to your birthday suit, sometimes with a dermatologist you just met, and let them look you over from head to toe, including the nooks and […]
Man in the Mirror: Facing Vitiligo
If you were an 80s kid or followed Motown, you probably remember the King of Pop—Michael Jackson (MJ). Although he was known for his music and dance moves, MJ also made headlines for his skin condition, vitiligo, and his legacy is still alive today. Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition and affects about 1% of […]
C the Glow
Grab that OJ and read on! Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods but also added in some cases. We can’t make our own vitamin C (unlike many animals that can), so it’s an essential component of our diet. Dietary sources of vitamin C […]
Rosy Glow Gone Rogue?
Do your cheeks look like you have blush on year-round? Do you flush easily, or have you started to get acne bumps and redness into your 30s, 40s, and 50s? Do your eyes sting or look red all the time, like you’ve been up all night reading my blogs? You are not alone—many people can’t […]
Skin Rubbing You the Wrong Way?
No one wants to talk about it, but the rub is real! Call it what you want—chub rub, friction rub, thigh fire, jogger’s nipple, but the reality is chafing is real and one of the most frustrating skin conditions to experience. Often people are embarrassed to ask about chafing because it occurs in sensitive areas […]
Do You Need a Whole Body Deoderant?
Do you need a whole-body deodorant (WBD)? The simple answer is “No.” You don’t need a WBD, but if you are concerned about body odor (BO), it can be a great option to make you smell more like spring flowers and not like you just ran a marathon. Sweating is a normal bodily function and […]
Don’t Flake Out Over Dry Skin
Have you ever taken your socks off and noticed the cloud of flakes that follow? Does your skin look dry or ashy at times? Well, then you’ve had xerosis. Sounds scary, huh? Well, xerosis is simply the medical term for dry skin and no need to fear, there are ways to treat it. Dry skin […]