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...

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 –...

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...

Irritation behind the ears from wearing face masks with ear loops is inevitable during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists and others that have worked for years wearing face m...

Can your bedtime beauty skin care rituals make a difference to your complexion? If so, why? And, if so, what rituals make a big enough difference to be worth your time and energy? Let me give you a dermatolo...

Prevent facial irritation from face masks such as N95 and others during the COVID-19 pandemic with a dermatologist's advice. I know that wearing a face mask for hours at a time is very taunting to your skin....

See my son’s summary of the dermatologist's top skin care tips he learned growing up with a dermatologist mom. In our latest YouTube video Frank distills down what he has heard his skin expert mom say for ov...

For over 40 years I've been asked by patients, "What causes cellulite, why am I predisposed to it - and most importantly - how can I get rid of it?" As a 60+ year old woman, I've spent years craving a cellul...

How to soften feet overnight? It's a 911 stat emergency when cute sandals beckon. I’ve got a home remedy product combo that works wonders to whip rough feet into shape fast. Keep these products on hand for w...

Most people with perioral dermatitis come in to see me having no idea what has gone wrong with their skin. This skin problem is not that uncommon, but it is very confusing. If you or someone you know has had...