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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I was charged for Pathology services – what is that?
Did you recently visit your dermatologist, have a tissue sample taken and later were billed for pathology lab services? You may have questioned what pathology is, why you got billed...
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Treatments for Acne Scarring
There is good news and bad news. The bad news is there’s no magic ingredient to make acne scars completely disappear. The good news, however, is there are safe and...
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9 Ways You May Be Making Your Acne Worse
As many as 60 million Americans develop acne each year. You may think you are trying everything you can to fight off acne, but it’s the little things that add...
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4 Reasons to Change Your Skincare Routine
With every season comes change, and that change should include your skincare routine. The care your skin needs in winter differs from the care it requires in summer. Gone are...
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The Stress Effect – How Stress Impacts Skin Health
Yes, stress can be the reason you are seeing a decline in your overall skin health. Mild forms of stress have little impact on the body, but when you experience...
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Botox 101: Everything You Need to Know
Have you heard someone mention they recently got Botox, but have no clue what it is? You’ve landed at the right spot if you want to learn more: What is...
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The Role Water Plays in Skin Health
While drinking more water is no magic bullet, increasing your water intake will have a positive impact on your overall skin health – after all your skin contains 64 percent...
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Don’t Leave Your Skin Health to Luck
Are you willing to gamble with your skin health? If you are currently skipping the monthly self-skin check and avoiding your yearly skin cancer screening then you are officially a...
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The Smoking Effect: How Cigarettes Make You Age Faster
Yes, cigarettes are making you age faster. When it comes to convincing smokers to quit, warning of health dangers is commonplace... but one effect that is not commonly discussed is...
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What is a Chemical Peel?
Have you heard someone mention they recently got a chemical peels, but have no clue what it is? A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of...
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Protect Your Skin like a Winter Olympian
While the world is tuned into the fresh powder and frozen ice at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, we may find ourselves asking questions about these athletes. How do can...
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The Art of Healthy Skin
Keeping your skin healthy may seem like a simple task, but in truth it’s actually an art that can require help, or at minimum, advice from a skin care expert....
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Winter Skin Care Tips for Kids
Winter weather, and all that comes with it, can be extremely stressing for newborns and toddlers’ skin. It does not mean you need to keep your kids indoors. Let them...
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How Flying Affects Your Skin
From winter getaways to spring break or traveling for work, often getting from point A to point B requires traveling by air. While flying is one of the fastest ways...
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A Healthy Base Tan?
True or False: It’s healthy to get a base tan before heading out on your winter vacation. If you haven’t heard the term “base tan” before, let me explain. Many...
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Post-Holiday Detox for Your Skin
While weight gain is the number one complaint heard post-holidays, your skin can also take a hit during the holiday season. You may have strayed drastically from your diet, skipped...
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Top 8 Skin Care Resolutions for 2018
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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8 Ways Smoking Cigarettes is Harming Your Skin
While it is common knowledge now that smoking is harmful to your overall health, did you know that smoking can also damage the health and appearance of your skin? Each...
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The Best & Worst Holiday Foods for your Skin
For many people the holiday season means get-togethers with friends and family, and of course, good food. Whether at home or at work, you can expect to have holiday treats...
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Preventative Tips to Fight Skin Aging
As discussed in our Signs of Aging Skin post, facial aging is a natural and expected part of life that for many starts in their late 20’s. Is there a...
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Early Signs of Skin Aging
As much as we would like the inevitable to hold off, some of the earliest signs of aging starts happening to individuals in their late 20’s or early 30’s. Unfortunately,...
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Skincare on a Budget
You do not need to break the bank in order to keep your skin healthy and looking its best. Here are 5 practical tips to maintaining healthy skin while on...
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The ABCs of a Healthy Skin Lifestyle
As you age, you may notice your skin is changing. Did you know that the lifestyle you live and the foods you eat have a direct impact on the overall...
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Skin Benefits to No-Shave November
Listen up men, this one’s for you. If you haven’t already heard, No-Shave November and Movember started as “manly” celebrations of facial hair that turned into greater purposes. In 2003,...
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5 Tips for the Perfect Fall Skin Care Routine
November is National Healthy Skin month and it’s a great time to reconsider how you handle your skin care routine as the temperatures continue to drop. Here are the top...
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The Hidden Way Pumpkins Can Benefit Skin Health
In the heart of fall, we find ourselves in a sea of orange. From carved pumpkins to pumpkin seeds, did you know pumpkins are a hidden secret to healthy skin?...
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Fall-Proof Your Skin
While fall for many means football, sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything, it is also a time of the year for you to re-evaluate how you are handling your skin care routine....
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Skin Fun Facts
Your skin is your largest organ and plays a vital role in detecting hot and cold, regulating your body temperature and protecting your muscles, bones and internal organs from outside...
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5 Reasons for Dry Skin in Fall
As the leaves begin to fall and days start to get shorter you may notice changes happening to your skin. It is common for people to develop dry, itchy skin...
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Eczema 101
October is National Eczema Awareness Month. If you are reading this article chances are you, or someone you know, is recently affected by it. What is Eczema? According to Dr....
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Top Treatments for Excessive Sweating
As we discussed in The Science Behind Sweat, sweating is a necessary component of a proper functioning body. In some cases though, people can suffer from excessive sweating, also known...
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The Science Behind Sweat
Sweat gets a bad rap. We call it smelly and it ruins our favorite white tees. But, the truth is we need to sweat. How Does Sweating Work? Your body...
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