Skin Care Blog

The best treatment for flaky facial skin is a common question I answer, especially from my dermatology patients who suffer from facial dandruff and rosacea. I received this exact question from a reader recen...

Rosacea and facial dandruff are usually 'bilateral and symmetric' but it is possible to have greater involvement on one side of the face. I was asked this question by a reader and want to share my answer. H...

How does stress effect your skin? Stress - the word alone can trigger a heightened response. We all have dealt with stress in our lives. Some of us even deal with it daily on a chronic level. Stress can have...

On the Rosacea Forum, "Ghost" asked me a question about Poikiloderma of Civatte. Ghost was interested in what causes Poikiloderma of Civatte and what could be done about it. I realized that this is a good As...

Prescription medication to control the pimples and redness of rosacea, and treatments to get rid of the 'broken' facial capillaries, are often what brings a rosacea patient to the dermatologist's office. I'v...

Information on dermatologists' natural treatment of rosacea is not a topic you will commonly see. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin problem and we in the dermatology profession tend to treat it with prescripti...

Witch hazel skin benefits are impressive, even to a dermatologist. I recommend that you consider adding Hamamelis virginiana, better known as witch hazel, to your skin care routine.  Witch hazel has a number...

What are the pros and cons of taking antibiotics to treat rosacea? It is an important topic for everyone suffering from rosacea because rosacea is an embarrassing facial rash that can be hard to control. But...

What are rosacea triggers you want to avoid to gain control of your rosacea? There are many rosacea triggers and you want to specifically identify yours to prevent a flare-up. Rosacea gets worse when your co...

Dermatologist Shares Insights for a Healthy Complexion What's my personal skincare routine like? It is going to sound like a lot but it is purposeful and goes quickly - really. My routine is based on the A...

Do You Have Facial Redness? You'll want to check out my latest video below. Our Facial Redness Relief Kit with Green Tea Antioxidant Skin Therapy is one of our most popular products because it works really...

Does drinking coffee help rosacea....... the answer is YES according to a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology. Drinking coffee found to help improve rosacea. Data collected from the Nurses’ Health Stu...