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The number of anti-aging products and ingredients available continues to grow at a rapid rate. With so many choices out there, we were interested in finding ...

Dryness, flaking, and redness of the skin are the most common skin-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. The ...

There has been much talk lately in the dermatology world about the sudden increase of contact dermatitis on the hands caused by homemade slime. This fad beca...

Anti-aging products are some of the most popular topical treatment products requested by patients. There is now a growing number of options available, each a...

Oral antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for acne. However, they can contribute to antibiotic resistance and other potential heal...

Psoriasis skincare has improved so much over the years with the advent of biologic drugs that target the specific aspects of the immune system that cause pso...

If you have a large botulinum toxin practice, you have probably seen patients who do not respond to BOTOX, Dysport, and other brands of BTX-A. Why is this? A...

The skin’s microbiome is made up of a wide variety of living organisms – many of which are harmless or even beneficial. However, when there is an imbalance o...

The most comprehensive approach to managing rosacea symptoms includes a combination of the proper medications and lifestyle changes. One important lifestyle ...

More evidence continues to be uncovered regarding the link between diet and acne. Numerous studies have found that high-glycemic-index diets, dairy, and cert...

Because of how expressive the lips and mouth area are, this is often one of the first places that people start seeing lines and wrinkles. Often, patients wil...

When a patient calls or comes into your office concerned about lumps and bumps in their lips after getting filler, it’s a good idea to have a protocol in pla...

Let’s face it – none of us wants our cash tied up in inventory, but that is what happens when we retail skin care, UNLESS we put a lot of thought into what t...

Lately, I have seen many patients who come in with a rash on their buttocks after wearing Lululemon leggings to workout in. The rash usually lasts about 24 t...

Patient compliance is an obstacle in any medical practice. It can be especially problematic when topical medications and cosmeceuticals are prescribed becaus...

Before and after any cosmetic or medical procedure, it is important that patients follow the proper skincare regimen to improve their outcome and minimize si...

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play an important role in acne. It has been shown that P. acnes bacteria stimulate the Toll-like 2 (TLR-2) receptor to produce cyt...

We are learning more and more about the delicate balance of microorganisms that inhabit human skin, but there is still more research to be done. Many skin ca...

It is well-known that Propionibacterium acnes – abbreviated as P. acnes – (now known as Cutibacterium acnes) is associated with the development and severity ...

I am sure that you discuss dietary factors with your rosacea patients. For years, we have told them to avoid spicy food, hot food, alcohol, caffeine, preserv...