The Blog
Skin cancer is increasing among millennials
Because it is skin cancer awareness month, we are discussing the dangers of unprotected sun exposure. The number of cases of melanoma in young adults is on the rise. Millennials are especially vulnerable, because they seem to underestimate the dangers of the sun and...
Why is my skin dry and itchy in the winter?
Dry skin is especially common as enter into winter. Indoor heating goes on and there's cold and blustery weather outside; both of which rob skin of its natural moisture. When the weather is cold, the humidity is low, which translates to a decrease in the air's...
Lyme Disease: A Year-Round Problem
Lyme disease is a widespread tick-borne disease in the United States. It is caused by the spirochete (bacteria) Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans by the blacklegged deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) and the western blacklegged deer tick (Ixodes...
Summer Dry Skin
Even though we often think of skin being driest in the winter, summer can still batter your skin. Some common culprits in the summer that can make your skin dry include: Sun exposure: We love the bright sun and warm weather in the summer but being in the sun can take...
SUMMER GUIDE TO INSECTS AND REPELLENTS
Warm temperatures mean BBQs, swimming, hiking and many other outdoor activities that we all love. Unfortunately, it also means an increase in insects that could ruin your summer fun. Mosquitoes are a common summer nuisance-known for their annoying and bothersome...
Good News for Patients with Advanced Skin Cancer
Good news for patients with locally advanced and metastatic (when the cancer cells spread from the place where they first formed to another part of the body) basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The FDA has approved cemiplimab-rwlc (Libtayo®; Regneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and...
Feed Your Skin: Fatty Fish
Fish that are fatty, like salmon, herring and mackerel, are important for healthy skin. They are all abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for supporting optimal skin and hair. These important fatty acids may protect against the harmful rays of the sun,...
Is a chemical peel good for my skin?
It seems like chemical peels have been around since the beginning of time. Ancient Egyptians used animal oils, salt and alabaster to aesthetically improve skin and treat skin conditions. Egyptian women also took "sour milk" baths so their skin would be silky smooth...
Botox®: What is it and how does it work?
The use of botulinum toxin has increased in dermatology over the years and is currently the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. In 2002, onabotulinumtoxinA was approved for the treatment of glabella lines (those lines formed when you frown...
HAIR 101: How to protect your hair
Although it is difficult to prevent hair loss, we’ve got some great tips to help you protect your hair and make it the best quality possible.
Do we believe the hype?
Reviewing topical JAK Inhibitors for hair loss Almost every time I see a new hair loss patient, they come in asking about JAK inhibitors, usually toting articles or printouts from the Internet or social media. They have certainly received a lot of press and...
The Dreaded 11’s
Glabella lines, often referred to as the dreaded “11s,” are the short parallel vertical lines found between the eyebrows and extending up the central forehead for a centimeter or so. They are often the first lines to appear on the forehead, even as early as one’s...