Skincare for the Vaginal Area? It’s A Thing!
Do you know what a vajacial is? Well, I didn’t until researching this blog. But my 20s something staff knew all about it. When you think skincare, most people think of their face routine or what lotion they use to moisturize their body. But what about skincare down there? Most of us probably haven’t thought […]
Hair Care is Skin Care
Believe it or not, but I’m sitting at my salon right now with my foils in and writing this blog. I don’t often share that I am a dermatologist when I go to get my hair done or want to unwind with a facial because it puts people on edge. However, I love talking with […]
Can You Handle the Truth About Biotin?
Can you Handle the Truth About Biotin? You’ve probably taken biotin or know someone who has. For years, it has been touted at the skin supplement to make your hair and nails strong and healthy. Biotin is considered an “essential” vitamin, meaning you cannot live without it and it is also known as vitamin B7 […]
Red is for Love – Not Your Face!
Red is for Love—Not your Face! We’ve all experienced some facial redness, like after a hard workout or when someone makes us blush. For some, facial redness can be a frustrating, constant experience. Facial redness can come from natural undertones to the skin, sun damage, skin conditions like rosacea or eczema, autoimmune diseases like lupus, […]
Light Therapy for Acne – Shine On!
Light Therapy for Acne—Shine On!Acne treatment isn’t just creams from your favorite store or prescription pills or topicals from your dermatologist. You can also add other treatments, like light therapy, to help keep your skin clear. And none of them look as cool as the LED masks and devices out there. LED, or light-emitting diode […]
Freeloaders on the Skin
The Freeloaders on the Skin For all you germaphobes out there—don’t freak you out about what you’re going to read next. Germs are good for your skin and there are millions of them on your skin right now! All the bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms on your skin make up what we call the […]
YAY for Vitamin A
YAY for Vitamin A! You know that getting an A on your report card is good but having it as a part of your skincare routine is even better! You might hear your dermatologist talk about adding a retinoid cream into your routine or you might be overwhelmed by all the retinoid products at your […]
Skincare Trends to Take with You in 2025
Skincare Trends to Take with You in 2025 One of the most entertaining and educational aspects of social media is how it highlights skincare trends. I absolutely love hearing about a new trend and watching how it catches fire or sinks online. Some trends seem quite out there… remember the period facials a few years […]
Travel Well With Your Skin
Travel Well with Your Skin Traveling can be relaxing but it can also be challenging for your skin. Whether you are traveling a few miles down the road or headed out on your dream vacation hundreds of miles away, it’s a good idea to plan so that your skin enjoys the trip as much as […]
Do Pimple Patches Really Work?
We’ve all been there. It’s the night before our senior prom or the big presentation at work, and when we look in the mirror, we come face to face with a zit out of nowhere. We want to squeeze it, but that will only make it more obvious. We can spot treat with some acne […]
