Year: 2022

Fraxel® is a non-surgical laser treatment that improves tone, texture and radiance for aging, sun-damaged or scarred skin. Fraxel® is for people who want to look younger without dramatic changes or ...

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved DAXXIFY, an injectable medication that reduced the appearance of frown lines between the brows for about six months. According to the maker of the ...

The FDA recently approved a cream, ruxolitinib (Opzelura) to treat the most common form of vitiligo, an autoimmune skin condition that manifests as loss of pigment that often affects the face, trunk, ...

We’ve had inquiries about the recent New York Times article, “An Old Medicine Grows New Hair for Pennies a Day, Doctors Say”. It explores the use of low dose minoxidil orally for the treatment ...

In our June newsletter, I described the origins of monkeypox, its clinical manifestations, and how it spreads. According to the CDC, on May 17, 2022, the United States confirmed the first monkeypox ...

Although gardening is an enjoyable activity for many, it can take a turn for the worse if you injure yourself or have an allergic reaction. To prevent skin problems from gardening or yardwork, follow ...

Monkey pox is not a new disease, with several thousand cases reported each year in Africa. It was originally discovered in a colony of monkeys in 1958, but it likely originates in rodents. It spreads ...

Protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays prevents skin cancer, yet many people like the look of tanned skin. In the past we’ve reported on the damage caused by tanning booths (February ...

The term “Alopecia” has been trending since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in response to Mr. Rock’s comment about Jada PinkettSmith’s hair style at the recent Academy Awards Ceremony. ...

We reported in our September 2015 blog, “Smooth your blues with Botox” that several studies indicated that patients with significant depression improved following Botox injections. Recently, researchers ...

Chapped lips are common this time of year. Winter’s cooler, dryer weather and frequent lip licking are some of the causes that can aggravate this condition. Fortunately, applications of a lip ...

A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology from the Mayo Clinic and the University of Pennsylvania confirmed that sun-protective measures – including wearing sunscreen or long sleeves and staying ...