For the Guys: Shaving With Acne Nov 14 10:12am If you've got acne , shaving can be a real challenge. Here are five tips to help you get a smooth shave without nicking any pimples or causing future breakouts: 1. Use a prescription acne medication Reducing bacteria on skin will decrease... Read more

Acne Leads to Stress and Low Self-Esteem Nov 11 11:42am Do breakouts leave you feeling stressed and anxious? Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans, making it the country's most common skin disease. Anyone who's ever suffered from acne knows just how tough it can be on mood and self-esteem, and... Read more

Say Goodbye to Puffy Eyes Oct 28 11:18am There are countless products out there that claim to fight those puffy spots around your eyes, but the truth is, their purported benefits are mostly just marketing hype. You don't need a special product to treat under-eye puffiness. In fact, any... Read more

Dietary Fats Treat Dry Skin from the Inside Out Oct 14 11:01am We've long known that the "good" fats found in flaxseed and borage have powerful health benefits. Now, research indicates that these two natural substances have beauty benefits as well! The seeds of the borage plant are the richest... Read more

Fat Dissolving Injections Pose Health Risks Sep 29 10:46am Every week, at least one patient asks me about the new "fat melting" lipodissolve injections that media reports have linked to the slimmer waistlines of celebrities like Britney Spears . Over the past few years, more and more doctors have... Read more

Stem Cells in Skin Creams: Don't Believe the Hype Sep 25 10:27am Harnessing stem cells to treat diseases such as cancer and Parkinson's disease  has been controversial for years. Now, the debate has spread to the beauty industry as cosmetic companies create new stem cell containing creams that they claim can... Read more

Will Botox Treat Acne? Sep 17 07:04am Recently, Allure magazine asked me to review a study that claimed Botox can be used to treat acne . The study , which was published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology , was written by Chicago plastic surgeon Anil Shah, who says he has used Botox... Read more

5 Reasons to See a Dermatologist Sep 09 06:39pm If you've ever thought about seeing a dermatologist but worried it was too expensive, I've got some good news: Seeing a derm might be cheaper than you think. In fact, it could even save you money! Here are five reasons why you should see a... Read more

Back-to-School Skin Care Sep 03 04:28pm Hard to believe it's almost time to go back to school! Whether you're picking up school supplies for a student in grade school, high school or college, it's important to add a few skin care products to your shopping list. Grade School... Read more

Tanning Beds Are More Dangerous Than Natural Sunlight Aug 26 11:25am For years, dermatologists have tried to spread the word that tanning beds are actually worse for your skin than the natural sun. New research backs up this warning. A recent study showed that the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people... Read more