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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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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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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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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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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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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Your skin is constantly shedding dead cells
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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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If you develop a rash on your eyelids, one of the first things you should think about is your nail polish. The eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on your body, so it can be especially sensitive to allergens.
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Your skin has at least six different types of receptors
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The natural glow of skin comes from how the skin's surface reflects light.
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When I think of aloe vera in skincare, I immediately think of using aloe vera to treat sunburns. So, I decided to do some research to see if there was any data to support its use.
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For laser hair removal, the best laser for dark skin types is the Nd:YAG laser. To understand why this laser is safest, you need to understand how laser hair removal works.
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An acne scar is typically a small indentation in the skin. These scars can be shallow (more common in rolling and boxcar scars) or very deep (ice pick scars).
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If you love to learn about skincare you likely often hear the about alpha hydroxy acid, also known as AHA. AHA’s are acids that exfoliate the top layers of the skin.
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Picking at pimples is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving a clear complexion. Picking your face can lead to scarring which sometimes can be permanent.
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Vaseline is an easy go to moisturizer for the sensitive skin around the eyes. Apply at night for the best results.
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So many of my patients ask about their earlobes. Regular use popular chandelier earrings can stretch your earlobe piercing and in the worst case pull right through the earlobe. The good news is that this can be fixed.
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Did you know there are three categories of moisturizers?
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