Dark Underarms: How to Treat This Skin Condition Oct 08 07:02am "I have dark skin under my arms and I can't make it go away by bathing, trying skin-lightening ingredients, or changing deodorants and perfumes. I look dirty, and it's driving me crazy!" If this complaint is striking a chord with... Read more

Sweat Too Much? Find Out What Celebs Use Oct 02 06:51am Sweat: No one likes to talk about it, but everyone does it. There's a difference, though, between perspiring on the treadmill and sweating excessively during your regular daily activities. In fact, there's a name for excessive sweating,... Read more

Do You Bruise a Lot? Sep 26 03:59am While it is true that some people bruise more easily than others , you can reduce your risk of turning black and blue at the slightest touch. First of all, familiarize yourself with things that make you more susceptible to bruising: alcohol, NSAIDS... Read more

Chemical Peels: Professional and At-Home Options Sep 09 11:47am It's an unavoidable truth: As we age, our skin simply doesn't renew itself at quickly as it used to. The result? Dead cells remain on skin's surface, giving it a dull, lifeless appearance. But we don't have to take this lying down!... Read more

Organic Skin Care for (Almost) All Skin Types Sep 04 09:38am From environmental factors to health concerns, there are plenty of reasons to go organic these days, and it's getting easier and easier to prioritize natural, earth-friendly products in your skin care regimen, too. First things first: What does... Read more

Skin Care Tips for Expectant Moms Aug 30 02:15am From the moment you learned you were pregnant , all of your attention likely turned to that new person you can't wait to meet - but it's equally important to focus plenty of attention on your own health and well-being! And, call me biased,... Read more

When Is a Scar a Scar? Aug 27 04:08am Many patients who come to me with "scars" are actually experiencing post-inflammation redness or pigmentation - not a true scar. The good news is that redness and pigmentation can improve from certain topical products. Spot treatments that... Read more

Learn Not To Burn: A Sunscreen Q & A Aug 23 09:15am Just because summer is winding down, don't think you can let your sun-protection guard down... au contraire ! As we head into the proverbial dog days, let's take a look at some of the sunscreen questions I hear most often: Is it true that... Read more

Summer Skin Care Myths - Busted Aug 08 02:49am It's time to debunk another set of beauty myths and dermatological urban legends - and in this special edition, we're focusing on summer myths. Because if there's one season that brings up a wide array of skin care misconceptions, even... Read more

How To Get Rid of Big, Ugly Pimple Aug 02 01:49am If you are prone to acne , a well-tailored daily skin care regimen is crucial to preventing breakouts - and that's a topic for another entry. But everyone, of every skin type, needs to contend with an isolated blemish sometimes. So what can you... Read more