Do we believe the  hype?

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...
Ever wanted long hair like a mermaid?

Ever wanted long hair like a mermaid?

Question:  How come I just can’t seem to grow my hair long? It just never gets past a certain length and then either breaks off or never gets longer. Why is that? Answer:  Every little girl and subsequent teenager has, at some point or another, wanted to grow...

Does minoxidil cause facial wrinkles?

Question: I have been using Rogaine for 6 months and I have recently noticed several deep wrinkles forming under my eyes, specifically the side I sleep on.  I know there are some testimonies on the internet and on Wikipedia about minoxidil causing collagen depletion...

Are you at risk for this common spot for skin cancer?

Question: My hair has been thinning considerably for several years now, and my hairdresser recently found some  strange spots on my scalp. What are they? Answer: Watch out for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common, treatable form of skin cancer, on your scalp,...

Are you making these top sunscreen mistakes?

Question: I recently went out for a day on a boat with friends and even though I used SPF 50 sunscreen all day, I still got burned. What did I do wrong? Answer: There’s a lot of news in sunscreen ingredients and thinking these days so lets update how you buy,...