Skin Care Blog

Skin care "resolutions" that I've seen featured in the media for the New Year have focused on some curious topics (in my opinion as a dermatologist). Is this really where you should put your effort and energ...

Fight acne and win - for once! This frustrating skin problem responds predictably to treatment when you aim the right skin care ingredients at the causes of acne. Unfortunately, the process of creating a win...

Do you really need an eye cream? The answer depends on what you want to achieve. The structural uniqueness of your eye area skin makes it highly absorptive and easily irritated. You can also leverage this to...

Do you know about methanol-free hand sanitizers? Methanol is a type of alcohol and you don't want it in your hand sanitizer - yep, as if the COVID Pandemic isn't enough, now we're learning that we need to wo...

I am a dermatologist who depends on my own eczema skin care routine to keep my skin comfortable, clear and eczema-free. I have eczema. I knew as a kid that I had dry sensitive skin and I've experienced many ...

This week is National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and it’s time for you to reevaluate your family history of hereditary cancer. Did you know that ¾ of a million people in the US alone have the ...

Are you noticing more hyperpigmentation and dark spots after Labor Day? It’s pretty common to start wanting to get rid of uneven skin pigment around this time of year. Yes, summer sun and lingering outdoors ...

Have radiant healthy glowing skin all summer with my dermatologist’s top 10 summer skin care tips. I love summer, and I also know that the climate, UV exposure and summer fashions will all impact your skin –...

Maskne breakouts are getting everyone's attention. Wearing facial masks and coverings during the COVID pandemic is leading to maskne and other facial skin problems. Warm and humid conditions under your facia...

Don’t Fry Day marks the annual gateway to the sun damage season here in the Northern Hemisphere. Don't Fry Day is designated by the American Cancer Society as the Friday before the Memorial Day Weekend. It m...

Comfort eating during the COVID lockdown, who isn't??!! And, are you struggling more than usual with skin problems? Could there be a connection? Yep!We know that some dietary patterns and skin problems are c...

Tips for the best hand soap, hand cream and care to heal dry cracked hands. Is the Skin on Your Hands Chapped and Painful? How does the skin on your hands differ from the rest of your body? What ingredient...