Skin Care Articles

These great questions about how to tame chemo curls and improve scars after breast cancer treatment came in from reader Isabelle as a comment on my post celebrating my first day back at work after "The Breas...

Bumps under the eyes are among the many skin nuisances that can happen on this delicate area of our facial skin. These pesky bumps can be hard to remove depending on the cause. Considering how important eye ...

Zinc supplements and fungal acne treatment, do they work as an alternative acne treatment?  When medications or skin care products don't seem to get rid of acne, people often turn to other options, such as z...

Preventing skin infections and staying healthy is really important when you are on chemotherapy. One of the biggest - and most preventable - health problems for us chemo patients are skin infections. Your sk...

The causes of hair loss in women are often a surprise to the person suffering the loss. That's because hair loss and hair thinning is emotionally challenging, there is a sense of urgency and they are often l...

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...

Vitamin D and sun exposure are common topics of discussion in my dermatology practice. You need normal to high-normal levels of vitamin D for optimal health. A number of diseases have been connected with low...

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 ...

The best under eye treatments seems ever illusive when you wake up with dark circles and puffy bags under your eyes. Most of us have you tried countless under eye skin treatments and products to fix the dark...

Skin care creams and serums - do you know how to layer them? They are important products in your skin care routine. How you apply them determines how well the active ingredients will penetrate and do their ...

Do struggle with the itchy back phenomenon of notalgia paresthetica? It's the  itch in the middle of your back that happens daily. Did your itchy back manifest as you aged? Do deeply moisturizing creams and ...

Do you have persistent clogged pores? Do you wash your face twice daily and still have clogged pores? Clogged pores are a year-round struggle that never seem to cease. Unfortunately, routine washing does not...