Skin Care Articles

Asking to go from surviving to thriving with breast cancer is not asking too much, in my opinion. Have you or someone you love been hit with the diagnosis of breast cancer? Odds are you have because this yea...

Use the best diet to fight skin problems and build healthy skin from the inside out with foods that are also good for your entire body. In my dermatology medical practice, I treat skin problems like acne, ro...

Jessica Alba, the beautiful, young entrepreneurial actress and mother also admits to being a highly allergic person. She has had multiple serious allergic reactions. I have followed her stories because derma...

Did you know that red hair genes and melanoma are linked even if you don't have red hair? If the gene is in your family, you may be at higher risk for melanoma. You don't need to be a red head for this to in...

This is Part 2 of Skin Care Facts You Should Know from the Dermatologist. To see Part 1, click here. Separating fact from fiction in skin care isn't easy because advertisers embellish pseudoscientific storie...

How do you know if you have an allergy to hair products? Your hair care products are some of the most allergen-filled personal care products that you use. The most common allergic reaction to hair care produ...

Pop celebrity Khloe Kardashian just announced that she had a skin cancer on her back and that 8 inches of her skin had to be removed. She describes herself as having “moles everywhere” and has had worrisome ...

Stretch marks are called stria distensae. When they happen during pregnancy they are called stria gravidarum. Over half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks on either their abdomen, hips, thighs ...

Skin care facts you should know are often confused with the embellished skin care fiction promoted in advertisements. Skin care is an important of your personal care routine. That means it is important to se...

Bad things can happen when you get a tattoo and you need to know about them before you step foot into the parlor. Tattoos are everywhere. Are you tempted to get a tattoo? They have become incredibly popular ...

When I see a person with eczema-prone skin in my practice, I give them a tutorial on the basic building blocks of good skin care for eczema control. You too can manage your eczema with just a few basic steps...

Miso: don't boil it because this nutritional powerhouse is fermented and you want it live! Once you understand what makes miso such a nutritional bonanza, you will understand why I say to never boil miso. Mi...