Skin Care Blog

You hear experts tell you to drink water to treat dry skin, but does it work? Many people with dry skin are perplexed because they’re drinking plenty of fluids. Right now, it’s the middle of winter and a lot...

Baby milia from baby acne is relatively common and can worry new parents. A baby's skin is so perfect and the little milia are so noticeable to us as we hold and love our new little ones. I received a questi...

Splitting nails are common. Soft, weak nails that split down the middle, on the sides or just peel in layers are unfortunately a problem. About 20% of people suffer from brittle nails, especially women over ...

How do you get relief for itchy arms? Medical science is getting closer to understanding one of the most common causes of chronically itchy arms called brachioradial pruritus. This means we're also getting c...

Obagi Nu Derm instructions are often asked by people using the system who are getting red and irritated by the routine. My recent post on Obagi Nu Derm Products has generated some excellent questions from re...

Obagi skin care products have been popular for as long as I have practiced dermatology - which is 30+ years. This is because Obagi Nu Derm has historically been one of the fastest ways to brighten your compl...

Skin drying from acne treatment products is really common. Here are my simple tricks to fix it.  Treat your acne without suffering from tight, dry, peeling skin that screams for a moisturizer. A reader sent ...

I often see parents bring their kids into the office for other reasons and ask what causes those white spots on my kid's cheeks and arms? Often, it is a common dry skin rash called pityriasis alba as describ...

Can sweat cause pimples and acne? Yes, you can get blemishes and zits when you work out or are in humid weather. The most common type of acne from sweating is called Pityrosporum folliculitis. I see a lot of...

I was recently asked by a Facebook reader what creams I recommended to improve sagging turkey neck skin.  She wrote: What can one do for the sagging neck? Is there a moisturizing lotion that will help or are...

We all want satiny smooth glass skin, and big pores often stand in the way of that. Well, there’s good news when it comes to shrinking the appearance of large pores. How to Shrink the Appearance of Large Po...

To prevent skin infections from your shower sponge and razor you need to keep them dry. Don’t let the personal care items in your shower sit in water. When your razor, exfoliating sponge, shower mitt or loof...