ACNE SCARS CAN BE MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
Posted December 10, 2021Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin condition seen primarily in adolescents and young adults. The condition affects hair follicles and their attached oil glands, and is seen primarily on the face, ...
FINASTERIDE PROPECIA UPDATE
Posted November 19, 2021Genetic hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) can be a very distressing condition, especially for young people. Many men benefit from taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for this condition. This medication was ...
HIGH SUGAR WESTERN DIET PROMOTES PSORIASIS
Posted October 12, 2021Consuming natural sugar in the form of carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and grains supplies energy to our cells since these foods are digested slowly. These foods reduce our risk of many chronic ...
Full Body Skin Exams Twice as Likely to Detect Skin Cancer
Posted September 8, 2021Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and approximately 5 million people are diagnosed each year. Risk factors include fair complexion, sun exposure over many years, a history of ...
Sunscreen Safety Update: Benzene Contamination
Posted August 9, 2021Recent evaluation of multiple sunscreens by an independent lab, Valisure, found benzene contamination in certain lots of sunscreens and after-sun products. More than three-quarters of the products are ...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments for Hair Growth
Posted June 11, 2021Our April tip of the month featured laser hair removal and began with, “Excess hair can cause psychological and emotional stress.” The same can be said for loss of scalp hair for both men and women. ...
Hair Removal Blog
Posted April 9, 2021Excess hair can be a source of psychological or emotional stress. While plucking, waxing, shaving, electrolysis, and depilatories can be effective for small areas and short term control of hair growth, ...
Sunscreen Tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Posted April 9, 2021Did you know that when the UV index is high, unprotected fair skin can burn in 10 minutes or less? So, it’s important to cover up whenever possible and pick a broad-spectrum sunscreen with sun protection ...
CBD Treatment for Skin Conditions
Posted March 9, 2021CBD (cannabidiol) is a compound present in the marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. Unlike, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), it doesn’t have psychoactive effects. CBD is most commonly ingested but is also ...
Stress and Your Skin
Posted February 2, 2021Life can be stressful and this past year has been uniquely challenging. The COVID pandemic has caused widespread illness and loss, social isolation, and economic devastation. Our country is deeply divided ...
The FDA Approved COVID Vaccines Are Safe And Effective
Posted January 8, 2021We are at war with the COVID-19 virus. Approximately 350,000 Americans have died as a result of illness from this scourge since the pandemic began. By comparison, approximately 420,000 servicemen and ...