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 […]
Spotlight on Hidradenitis Suppurative (HS)
You may be thinking hidra–what? Unlike some of my other topics like light devices, toners, or sunscreens, you won’t be able to google HS or find many articles about HS in Glamour or Allure. Most people haven’t heard of it before, and many people affected by HS don’t even know they have it. That’s exactly […]
Your Turkey May Be Dry but Your Skin Shouldn’t Be!
The skin you are born with will take you on this journey in life so it’s important to take good care of it. Think of your skin as your first line of defense or a “barrier” to the world around you. Your skin protects you against germs and ultraviolet light. Your skin also helps keep […]
What’s So Special About Specialty Medications?
Ok. You just saw your dermatologist and the plan is for you to start a biologic medication for your psoriasis. Yay! You’re on the way to clear skin and can just stop by your local pharmacy to pick it up today, right? Wrong! Biologics are a part of a group of drugs known as specialty […]
Keeping Up With Psoriasis
Kim Kardashian, Cindy Lauper, and LeAnn Rimes are just a few celebrities who have psoriasis. Psoriasis affects over 7.5 million people in the United Sates and is an autoimmune skin condition, meaning that the body’s own immune system is creating inflammation. This inflammation is systemic, meaning it affects the entire body, even though you may […]
Skincare Simplified with Dr. Trotter’s CPR2 Routine
Skin care regimens don’t have to be complex or confusing. Keeping it simple is best for your skin and your likelihood of sticking with a regimen. I am a huge fan of using everyday concepts or examples to help understand important facts or instructions. That’s what led to my CPR2 Routine to revive your […]
Wait—Do I have Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis?
Itchy, red, rashy skin. You might have had it since you were a child, or you may have been recently diagnosed. You thought you had eczema, but your dermatologist said you have atopic dermatitis (AD). So which is it? Well… both. Eczema is a group of seven different types of rashes, one of which is […]