One major role vitamin D plays is that it stimulates new and old hair follicles. When there isn't sufficient vitamin D in your system, it can delay new hair growth.
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Hair care is so complicated, especially when you have textured hair. It is impossible to cover the best hair care products in just one blog post, but here are some products.
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People in my office often ask if working out can cause acne and breakouts. Interestingly, there was a study that specifically examined this. There was a study
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Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory scalp condition that causes scale or flaky dry skin on the scalp. Basically, it is the medical term for dandruff and is an extremely common scalp condition.
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Just like most people, I always love to buy organic when it comes to food, but what about skincare? I often get asked about organic skincare. Organic means the products are made with plant-derived along with some other naturally occurring ingredients.
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There is misconception that acne is a skin condition seen only in teenagers. For this reason, acne in adulthood can be especially frustrating. My patients often ask, “I didn’t have acne as a teenager, why did I get this now?” Well the answer is HORMONES!
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Grape seed extract is rich in special antioxidants called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins are plant compounds that come from many sources including apples, pears, chocolate, wine and even tea.
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Sunscreen! Multiple studies show that sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer.
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Summer is here!
I love being outdoors but hate the dark spots I can get from the sun. Here are some summer tips to protect your skin,
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Keratosis pilaris (also known as KP) is a very common skin condition that I see in my practice every day. Patients usually complain about tiny rough bumps on the shoulders and upper arms.
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My three favorite natural hair moisturizers.
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Tinea versicolor is a common condition seen in young adults and teenagers. It is especially common in tropical humid climates (like Miami). It is caused by an overgrowth of fungus on the skin.
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Acne during pregnancy is common, especially during the first trimester. I have talked about acne products and pregnancy before but here is a quick summary.
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Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, the dark pigment that gives hair its color. Every hair follicle contains melanocytes that inject pigment (melanin) into the new hairs giving it its color. For this reason, hair color depends on melanocyte stem cells that live at the base of hair follicles.
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If you have uneven skin tone look for products with licorice as a natural skin brightener. Studies show that this natural alternative is an effective treatment for melasma and other causes of hyperpigmentation.
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The Brazilian blowout is a popular way to straighten curly or kinky hair. This process is sometimes called a keratin treatment (although there are differences between the two - will post on this later). These products work by applying a solution to the hair with the aim of sealing the cuticle. The result is straight hair without the frizz.
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Hair glue contains three main ingredients: latex, rubber, and black hair dye. These three ingredients also happen to be on the list of the most common causes of contact dermatitis and allergic reactions.
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Lavender is one of my favorite ingredients in skin care. Recognized for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties, lavender has the added benefit that it smells great.
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I often go to events that have temporary tattoo stands. They look like fun and are “temporary,” so many people are lined up to get inked. These temporary tattoos are also known as black henna tattoos and vendors typically explain that they will wear off over several weeks.
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Acne is caused by variety of factors. We all have pores in our skin which are lined by skin cells called keratinocytes. In normal skin, those keratinocytes naturally slough out of the pore easily.
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