6 Ways to Get Glowing, Big-Night Skin Feb 04 11:38am With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many of you are thinking about how to look your best. Regardless of your check book, your skin will be glowing in just a few days with these 6 skin refinishers. You do not need to do all of these... Read more

Are Facials Harmful to Your Skin? Jan 29 07:54am In a recent blog entry, I included getting facials as one of the mistakes you may be making when it comes to skin care -- and that generated some strong responses. I welcome your thoughts and wanted to continue this discussion! Let me first clarify... Read more

The Best Ingredient for Skin Protection Jan 21 07:47am I went to check out the new Canyon Ranch spa in Miami Beach as soon as they opened since I always want to know what skincare lines the high end spas are carrying. As you know, if you routinely read my blog, I am always a skeptic about skincare... Read more

Hot Topic: Lip Injections Jan 14 11:22am I spend most of the day researching, performing, and talking about cosmetic procedures and skin-care products -- and I would really love to hear your thoughts about all these issues. From time to time, let's use this forum to discuss "hot... Read more

FDA Approves Product To Make Eyelashes Grow Longer Jan 08 07:29am A while back, I told you about a controversy that had been brewing in the dermatological world: Several cosmetic companies -- after discovering that glaucoma drugs that include ingredients known as prostaglandins had the surprising side effect of... Read more

Resolve to Have Great Skin This Year Dec 30 08:13pm Happy New Year! Chances are good that at least one person is going to ask about your New Year's resolutions in the very near future... and if you can't stand adding to the same old chorus of "exercise every day" or "sleep... Read more

The 6 Biggest Skin-Care Mistakes Dec 20 09:33am If there's one thing I stress to my patients, it's that great skin doesn't require spending a fortune on some "miracle cream" made from rare seaweed from the Arctic Circle! It's all about simple good habits. But let's... Read more

Are Wrinkles Genetic? Dec 19 09:56am We are learning more and more about the role of genes in health. For example, Drs. Peggy and Jeff Vance, a husband and wife team from the University of Miami, have done extensive work looking for the genes for Alzheimer's disease and... Read more

The Best Inexpensive Skin-Care Gifts Dec 13 11:07am It's that time of year again! I've gathered a few of my favorite skin-friendly products (along with some non-dermatological treats I've encountered along the way!) to help you tackle your holiday shopping with ease. None of the items on... Read more

5 Moles and Marks You Can't Ignore Dec 05 10:30pm Many of us scan our skin regularly for new lines, or scrutinize it to see if those sunspots are improving. But when I ask my patients if they're regularly examining their skin for dangerous moles, I get a lot of sheepish looks. I recommend yearly... Read more