Skin Care Articles

I was asked by a blog reader if I prescribe tretinoin (Retin-A) to treat one of the most common aging skin problems on the chest - deep vertical wrinkles. In this area, skin is often also covered with red an...

You've heard of them, but should you have the popular microdermabrasion treatments? It depends, but the benefits of microdermabrasion for your complexion are proven. The name of the procedure sounds intimida...

What causes dark circles under the eye? We all get them from time to time and we all dislike them. Yes, almost everyone at some point in their life will have dark circles under the eye. Some people have the ...

Adding vitamin C to your anti-aging skin care routine can benefit your skin - but it's also very tricky. That's because vitamin C is highly unstable and this is what causes so much confusion.  In a nutshell,...

Exfoliation DIY for smooth skin instantly now that spring is here - and summer is around the corner. Strappy shirts and short shorts are coming out of the closet, but is your skin ready? Get a dermatologist'...

How to make Monday your best skin day - is it possible?? For anyone who has watched Office Space, the infamous line "Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays," grudgingly rings true when we leave for...

Skin care for skin under your eyes is important because the eye area skin is unique compared to the rest of the skin on your body. Yes, the skin below your eyes has its own set of skin care "rules." It's un...

Do you need to apply sunscreen on your face and ears when you wear a hat? It's a great question. Another way to look at this question is: how dangerous is reflected UV light? Should You Apply Sunscreen to Y...

911 beauty skin care fix-it solutions! Yes, an important part of my job as a dermatologist is to give my patients practical advice to help fix their unsightly skin problems - stat!! Skin problems cause more ...

DIY spa hand treatments for hard working hands sooth the weary hard-working soul. I’m a dermatologist and I love spa treatments. I also know the secrets that make spa beauty treatments work –and believe me, ...

I’m a dermatologist and I think green smoothies can improve your complexion. In fact, I think they can be the fountain of youth for inner physical vitality - a vitality so strong that it radiates out into yo...

As a dermatologist, I know how powerful retinoid products are for fighting the signs of skin aging.   I've personally used retinoid products on my skin for more than 35 years. Over that same time, I've also ...