Before we can dive into getting rid of wrinkles or sagging skin, we first need to understand the basic biology of collagen. However, I do understand that unless you are excited by science, you might find the next few paragraphs a tad boring… So to help keep your interest peaked, let me start by […]
The first key to understanding why teens get acne is that poor exercise and eating habits are not the cause of teenage acne. No, while diet can make things worse for people who get acne, those french fries and chocolate did not cause those darn acne pimples. Similarly, while not exercising and poor hygiene […]
Basic Scientific Background of Acne Explained: For those who desire a basic scientific background on acne, the following series of articles will bring you up to speed with scientific accuracy but with the ease of common language and metaphor. Effective treatments for acne are discussed in earlier articles in this series. Watch the video […]
Before we dive into the science behind hormonal acne, let’s briefly touch on genetics. Is acne genetic? Given that almost everybody suffers from some degree of acne, our genetic endowment is almost irrelevant. We have treated many teenage patients whose parents did or did not have it, and whose siblings did or did not, […]
It has been said before that “Wrinkles are a roadmap of your life.” Well… I’m not sure I want to live my past every time I look in the mirror. I prefer to live in the present with healthy, beautiful and happy skin! One of the most famous fashion designers of all time was […]
Wondering where all that collagen went? As we age, our skin’s ability to produce collagen diminishes. And depending on our lifestyle proclivities, from too much sunning to unhealthy habits like smoking or poor diet, collagen breakdown can leave us weathered, wrinkled and sagging. There are many different treatments available that claim to boost your […]
Now that you have read the article What is Collagen? The Basic Biology, you know that healthy collagen is key to youthful and healthy looking skin. In fact, even for people who are un-educated about collagen, society is filled with advertisements about supplements, vitamins and products that improve skin by “boosting” your collagen. Do […]
Many people who experience stretch marks are self conscious about the appearance of their skin. Skin care providers offer a myriad of creams and treatments for stretch marks to help reduce their appearance. While stretch marks do not look pretty, they are harmless and do fade over time. They do not require medical treatment […]
Before you consider what you can do to make your skin healthier and more beautiful, it is imperative that you understand the physiological nature of your skin. Hopefully, with deeper insight into the functions of the skin, you will be able to better care for it, and make better decisions regarding treatments and procedures […]
You are shaving… You notice a few small bumps on your skin… They kind of look like pimples but not really… Are they hives, insect bites?… Nope, turns out they are ingrown hairs! Don’t panic, ingrown hairs are actually quite common, generally harmless and easy to treat. What Causes an Ingrown Hair? An ingrown […]
