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The wait is over and your general dermatology appointment is finally here! Some of you may have been eagerly anticipating this visit for weeks or even months. To ensure that your visit is impactful and beneficial, let's discuss some ways in which you can make the most of your time with the...
If you've been to the dermatologist recently for a skin check, you may have noticed your doctor using a little light to examine your skin. And you may have thought, 'that's a funny looking magnifying glass!' Well, it's actually called a dermatoscope and it plays a vital role in the diagnosis of...
Ok ladies, let's talk about menopause... This period (pun intended) of a woman's life has long been feared, taboo to talk about, and frankly ignored. But fortunately, times are changing and we are now recognizing this as an important, and beautiful stage in a woman's life.
Let's start with...
Do men have skin care needs? Yes, men have skin care needs just as much as women do! There was a time when skin care was considered to be something that only women were interested in, but that's not the case anymore. With the increasing awareness and a significant shift in attitude,...
Warts may not be the most glamorous topic of discussion when it comes to our skin, but they're more common than you might imagine! Have you ever noticed a small, skin-colored bump and wondered what it was? Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and affect millions of people...
With an abundance of skin care information readily available on the internet, it can be challenging to know who and what to believe. Nowadays, just about anyone can post and put themselves out into the public eye (or at least the digital landscape) as a so-called ‘skin care expert.'...
If you've filled a prescription from your doctor recently, you may have noticed that the price has gone up...and maybe more than a little! A few years ago, dermatologists and patients were shocked to see the prices of generic topical medications like steroids go from being $30-40 to $200-300!...
Our skin has many important functions, but when it’s irritated and inflamed, it can wreak havoc on our physical and mental well-being. One such condition that causes inflammation in the skin is eczema, or more specifically, atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic...
Are you looking for something to brighten and rejuvenate your skin? Want to remove sun damage and even out your complexion, but not looking for a procedure that requires a lot of maintenance? Then I might just have the answer for you.
2 words. Chemical Peels!
A chemical peel will give you...
A top concern for both men and women is hair loss, whether it's thinning or straight up falling out! But the first thing to do when you notice hair loss is to REMAIN CALM! There are many causes of hair loss and fortunately some great treatments out there. Once you've checked your pulse, done...
If you read any beauty blogs you may have heard about your skin barrier. In recent years, we've developed a better understanding of what this is and how important it is for our skin health, and health in general.
Our skin is the largest organ of the body and it provides a protective 'wrap'...
You've probably heard about them, and perhaps even know someone who's had them. But do you really know what dermal fillers are, and what they can do? This week I'm taking a deep dive into the world of dermal fillers and how and when we use them.
As we age, our bodies...
