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Skin Care
Sun Protection for Skin of Color
Updated: July 2, 2021
We only get one body to live in and our skin is the body’s largest organ. We need to protect it from its biggest enemy, the sun. If you have...
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Melanoma
Published: July 1, 2021
Melanoma is a highly malignant skin cancer that spreads rapidly and widely. While it primarily occurs in adults, an average of 300 children...
Acne
Acne Scar Removal
Published: June 16, 2021
If you are reading this, it would be a good guess that you are suffering from acne scars and want them gone. Well, we have some good news an...
Skin Cancer
How Fast Does Melanoma Spread?
Published: May 19, 2021
Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer because of its ability to metastasize to local lymph nodes and other organs. It is estimated that...
Skin Cancer
Can Skin of Color Develop Melanoma?
Published: May 12, 2021
Anyone can get melanoma skin cancer no matter the color of their skin. In fact, black reggae legend Bob Marley died at the age of 36 from me...
Skin Cancer
Melanoma Skin Cancer Facts
Published: May 5, 2021
Your skin is your largest organ and plays a vital role in detecting hot and cold, regulating your body temperature, and protecting your musc...
Rosacea
Rosacea in Skin of Color
Published: April 28, 2021
Rosacea is a chronic but treatable condition that primarily affects the face. Rosacea may present in various ways and at any age but commonl...
Skin Care
Understanding Rosacea
Published: April 14, 2021
Rosacea is a chronic but treatable condition that primarily affects the face. Rosacea may develop in many ways and at any age but commonly b...
Skin Care, COVID-19
5 Ways to Prevent COVID-19 Maskne
Published: April 7, 2021
Masks can be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. Masks trap heat, moisture an...
Skin Care
What is Retinol and Why Should I Use It?
Published: March 10, 2021
Retinol is an ingredient that can change your skin. We’re talking fairy godmother turning back time with one simple ingredient change in you...
Skin Care
Can Traveling Cause Skin Issues?
Published: March 3, 2021
Unpredictable weather, food choices, stress, mask wearing – there are plenty of factors that contribute to skin breakouts. Another sabotage?...
Skin Care
Diminish Leg Veins by Summer
Updated: February 26, 2021
Do you suffer from spider or varicose veins that make it uncomfortable for you to walk around in shorts or a dress? Did you know that with t...
Skin Care, Chemical Peel
Where Can I Get a Chemical Peel?
Updated: February 26, 2021
A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the...
Skin Care, Dry Skin
COVID-19 and the Increase in Dandruff
Published: February 24, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has taught us many things, including expecting the unexpected – but sometimes, the unexpected can truly take us by...
Skin Care, Skin Cancer, Health & Wellness
Skin Cancer in People of Color
Updated: January 28, 2021
By: Dr. Algin Garrett Board-Certified Dermatologist Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon Forefront Dermatology The racial and ethnic compositio...
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