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The skincare industry is a BILLION $$$ business promising people eternal youth and amazing skin! But is it all too good to be true? I'm a big believer that if it sounds too good, too perfect, too much, then it probably is just hype! But when we are being marketed to on a near constant level,...
Did you know that May is Melanoma awareness month? This time provides an opportunity to recognize the significant impact that melanoma has on patients and their families. As dermatologists, melanoma is a diagnosis that we absolutely do not want to miss because early detection increases the...
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...
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!...
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...
So how do you really take care of a wound? This is probably one of the most asked questions I get, and one of the most misunderstood. Every individual seems to have their personal opinion on how to take are of a cut or wound, often times based on what their parents or friends taught them. And let...
Time for your (skin) check-up!
Did you know that your skin needs a check-up just like the rest of your body?
Having an established relationship with a dermatologist is one of the best ways to catch skin conditions early, or prevent them completely. Fortunately, our skin is one of the most...
My Capsule Skin Care Routine
Marie Kondo has become a household name in the past few years, and so too, the emphasis on decluttering and simplifying our homes, lives and spaces, and only keeping things that ‘bring us joy.’
Well, I’m here to promote this idea with our skin care...
