Skin Care Blog

The best way to remove skin tags depends on the skin tag including the size and where it is. I also like to use an exfoliating skin care routine in my dermatology practice. My patients and I feel it helps to...

Parabens in skin care products and skin cancer concern is just one of the many controversies regarding parabens. A reader sent me this question about parabens and it's worth sharing. Parabens are a concern t...

This is Part 3 of my 5 Part Rosacea Blog Series. Dermatologist's Skin Care Tips to Control Rosacea In this article, I give you my Rosacea Skin Care Tips to create a supportive routine that helps minimize ros...

Insights on Acne Rosacea from the Dermatologist This is the second article in a five-part medical article series on acne rosacea. As a dermatologist, my goal is to give you practical information about rosace...

What is acne rosacea and how do you know if you have it?? If you answer 'yes' to any of the following questions, then you probably have rosacea. Does your face get bright red when you exercise? Do you flush...

Pityrosporum folliculitis acne treatment is something I do every day in my practice because this fungal acne is common. It is often also overlooked by both patients and other doctors as a cause of stubborn a...

Pityrosporum folliculitis is a type of acne that is common. Many people experience it as itchy bright red pimples that won't go away on the back, chest, scalp, forehead and along your hair line. There may al...

Does chocolate cause acne? Probably not…..but it's complicated. The controversy: Patients for years have noticed pimples after eating chocolate-containing 'junk foods' The original scientific studies done i...

The perfect sun hat to protect your precious face, neck, scalp and ear skin from sun damage - what are the essential characteristics? Is any had good enough to trust? No! As a dermatologist who has treated s...

Once again, I'm amazed at how helpful a short cleansing diet is for me. I've had a wonderful summer that's included 'wining and dining' my way through vacation and numerous events with family and friends. We...

Use a diet to heal acne as a powerful way to control your acne skin problem. There is ever mounting scientific evidence that what you eat affects your acne. Knowing what to eat and what foods to avoid is an ...

Sun protecting your skin in hot weather is a challenge. I just returned from a fabulous 3 weeks touring the hot and humid Southern Mediterranean. I had to be pretty creative to figure out how I would be sun ...