Skinformation: Uneven Skin Tone / Brown Spots / Spider Veins
Q. I used to have nice skin when I was younger. Now, I never leave the house without makeup because I have brown spots and spider veins. What would you suggest to improve my skin? A. Uneven skin tone is one of the top problems that our patients ask about. Almost all of us have
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Skinformation: Hyperpigmentation
Q. I was taking a hot pan out of the oven and burned my wrist. It was very red, swollen, and painful, but eventually, it got better. However, that was two months ago and I still have a dark brown scar. Will this ever go away or is it something I’ll always have? Q. When
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Skinformation: August 2024 End of Summer Checklist
END-OF-SUMMER HEALTHY SKIN CHECKLIST As the end of summer approaches, it’s a good time to re-evaluate your skin regimen. Summer can be a rough season for skin, from intense ultraviolet rays, to heat, humidity, and more time spent outdoors. Restart your retinoid: Many patients stop using retinoids (such as retinol and tretinoin) during the summer
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Skinformation: Wrinkles and sagging skin
Q: I’m turning 90 this year! My family is planning a big celebration and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. However, when I think about the party, I find myself wishing that I looked better. I have wrinkles and sagging that make me look older and tired, even though I feel great. Can I have
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Skinformation: Bags under eyes
Q: In the last few years, the bags under my eyes have gotten larger. Now it seems that I look tired all the time, no matter how much sleep I get or how much makeup I put on. I’ve tried eye creams, tea bags, and even cucumber slices, but nothing helps the puffiness. Is there
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Skinformation: Male Laser Hair Removal
Q: I’m a 38-year-old man who is self-conscious about the hair on my back. I try to avoid situations like swimming where I’d have to take off my shirt in front of people. I’ve tried waxing once to remove the hair, and really liked the results, but the hair grew back very quickly. I don’t
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Skinformation: Acne in Adolescents
Q: My daughter is going back to college next month. She has acne and it gets worse when she is away at school because she is busy and doesn’t always use her medication, she feels stressed, and she doesn’t eat the healthiest food. There isn’t a dermatologist near her campus. Is there anything she can
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Skinformation: Smoker Lines
Q: I have wrinkles around my mouth that make me look much older than my actual age. They are annoying for several reasons. One – my lipstick bleeds into them causing them to look messy, and two – people sometimes assume I smoke cigarettes because of the lines. I’ve tried several different wrinkle creams, but
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Skinformation: Sagging Facial Skin
Q: I’m 44 years old and have dark olive-colored skin. In the last few years, I’ve noticed that my face has started to sag and some lines have appeared on my cheeks. I’ve tried a number of different creams that are supposed to help, but I haven’t seen any improvement. What would you recommend for
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Skinformation: Sun-Damaged Skin
Q: As a teenager, I would have a beautiful, glowing tan at the end of summer. Now that I’m in my forties, my “end of summer” skin looks discolored and dehydrated. Is there a way to brighten up and refresh my face? A: As summer fades away, many of us find that we have more
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