What is Microneedling?
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is becoming a popular treatment to help combat a variety of skin issues including acne scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and even encourage hair...
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How to Treat a Cold Sore
Cold sores are a common skin condition caused by a virus called the human herpesvirus (HHV). According to the American Academy of Dermatology more than half of Americans ages 14...
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Managing Melasma
Melasma is a form of skin pigmentation that is characterized by patches of brown, tan, or blue-gray skin discoloration. It’s most often seen in women in the middle of their...
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4 Facts about Indoor Tanning
The wish for a sun kissed glow year-round has led to an ever-popular demand for tanning beds. Unfortunately many tanning bed users fall for the tanning myths and are not...
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How to Prevent & Relieve Itchy Skin
There are many reasons for itchy skin. In winter, the common cause is dry skin, but it can also be a result of a skin condition like eczema, psoriasis or...
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Frostbite Facts
Stay safe this winter by learning the important facts about Frostbite. Knowledge is the first step in protecting yourself. What is Frostbite? Frostbite is an injury to the skin caused...
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5 Must-have Skin Care Products 2019
Natural beauty starts with a glowing complexion. When skin is healthy the pores are small, breakouts are minimal and tone is even. Sticking to a skin care routine while utilizing...
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5 Skin Care Resolutions for 2019
The New Year is a symbolization of a fresh start and endless possibilities. It is also the time of the year when many of us make resolutions. Setting skin care...
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Skin Care Rules While Traveling
Cold weather, holiday foods, stress, Christmas cookies – there are plenty of factors that contribute to skin breakouts this time of the year. Another sabotage? Travel. From traveling in planes,...
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What are Blackheads?
Have you ever noticed black marks on your face and wondered what they are and how to take care of them? Those marks are known as blackheads. What are blackheads?...
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Skin Changes During Pregnancy
If you are reading this, chances are you are pregnant or are hoping to become pregnant. With pregnancy comes changes to your skin. You may see a sudden glow on...
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5 Thanksgiving Foods for Your Skin Health
Thanksgiving is typically a time of indulgence, but did you know that many common holiday foods contain beneficial skin-boosting compounds? Here is a quick list of festive fall favorites that...
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Nail Salon Safety
The holiday season is a common time for many individuals to head to the nail salon to get a fresh manicure and pedicure. While a majority of nail salons are...
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Holiday Survival Guide for Your Skin
November is National Healthy Skin month, making it a great time to reconsider how you handle your skin care routine. When you combine the cold winter weather with the food...
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6 Signs You Have Sensitive Skin
Most people think of sensitive skin as skin that is easily irritated. You may find that certain products or environmental factors cause you to get red, itchy, or even break...
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How Tattoo Removal Works
If you're reading this, you're probably in the tattoo regret phase, or maybe you just want to fade your tattoo for a cover up. Laser therapy has become the "gold...
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Caring for Your Child’s Skin
When it comes to your child’s skin, you can depend on one thing: at some point in the first year of life, it’s bound to end up a little red,...
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Fall Foods for Healthy Skin
With fall comes the harvest of many delicious fruits and vegetables. While they all offer nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy and strong, we often don’t think of them...
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Eczema: What You Need To Know
October is National Eczema Awareness Month. If you, or someone you know, is affected by this chronic skin condition there are a few things you should know: • Eczema is...
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How to Treat a Minor Cut in 4 Steps
Accidentally cutting yourself from a sharp knife or a piece of glass is a common occurrence. While these cuts are startling, most can be safely treated at home. To treat...
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Stretch Marks 101
We get them, we hate them and we constantly think why me? A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches, or shrinks, too quickly....
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What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
Platelet-rich Plasma treatments, also known as PRP therapy is a treatment for hair loss that requires your own blood for treatment. Blood is made up of two main components, white...
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What is Alopecia?
September is Alopecia Awareness Month. There are a lot of individuals out there who may have never heard of Alopecia. To those affected by Alopecia it’s a great time for...
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5 Dos and Don’ts for Back-to-School Skin Prep
Summer is slowly wrapping up and schools are starting to get back in session. The transition from summer fun to school stress can have a toll on your skin, hair...
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5 Myths about Psoriasis
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month - a public health and awareness campaign sponsored by the National Psoriasis Foundation for educating the public, raising awareness and dispelling myths about the disease....
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5 Skin Care Tips for Gardeners
One of America's most popular pastimes has the potential to be quite hard on our bodies -- gardening. According to Dr. Kent Walker, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, “all that...
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How to Identify and Treat Summer Skin Rashes
Nothing ruins summer plans like itchy bumps and painful rashes – but they don’t have to! Learning how to identify a rash will help to know how to properly treat...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Exfoliation
Skin can be frustrating to deal with – too oily, too dry, flaking, acne. If there is one technique that will provide instant gratification, it is exfoliation. Most people don’t...
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How to Treat Sunburn
If you're reading this you must have missed our previous blog about how to properly apply sunscreen! That’s okay; I think we have all been there – lesson learned, right?...
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How to Properly Apply Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a vital tool in the fight against skin cancer and premature skin aging. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, daily sunscreen use – when used correctly –...
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How to Read a Sunscreen Label
Reading a sunscreen label shouldn’t feel like you are deciphering The Da Vinci Code. We understand that people care now, more than ever before, what they are putting on their...
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5 Preventable Summer Skin Problems
Don’t let skin issues put a halt on your summer fun. Dr. Todd Rickett, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, lists the top five most common summer skin problems and tips...
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Skin Care advice to NOT live by…
When “tips” get repeated enough times people start to believe they are the truth. In reality, it can be some of the worst advice you are living by. When it...
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Why See a Board-Certified Dermatologist?
While many health care providers offer dermatologic care and cosmetic procedures, they do not specialize in treating conditions of the skin, hair and nails like a dermatologist does. What is...
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Why Does My Skin Turn Red When I Exercise?
Do you ever wonder how some people can walk out of a gym looking like they just walked in? If you are reading this then you, most likely, are one...
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The Truth about Tanning
The urge to have the summer glow year-round is prominent among many Americans. We have heard all the reasons: “I look thinner when I have a tan.” “I feel prettier...
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Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. May is Melanoma Awareness Month and with summer right around the corner, now is a great time to become informed about the top skin...
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What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
You may have been diagnosed with skin cancer and were told the best treatment option is Mohs Micrographic surgery. If you want to learn more about Mohs surgery you have...
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Diagnosed with Melanoma – Now What?
Learning that you have been diagnosed with melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer – is a life-changing moment. After all, skin cancer is cancer. You may have...
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Get the Facts: Melanoma Skin Cancer
It is estimated that melanoma kills, on average, over 10,000 people in the United States ever year. Understanding what melanoma is and the warning signs, risks, and types will help...
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