Category Skin Conditions

30 Apr

10 Tips for Beautiful Summer Skin

Summer is a wonderful time of year, but the sun and heat can take a toll on your skin, hair, and body. That doesn’t mean you should stay indoors — with a little care and a few precautions, you can enjoy summer to its fullest. 1. Try a Self-Tanner Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are […]

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24 Apr

What's Your Sun Safety IQ?

As summer is soon approaching, and we are out in the sun more and more, we want to educate patients on sun-safe behaviors and the selection and use of sunscreen for maximum protection.   Here are three important points to remember when shopping for and using sunscreen this summer. 1. Make sure your sunscreen is labeled […]

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13 Mar

Minimize fine lines, wrinkles and acne

Your body goes through a ton of changes and to top it all off, fine lines are starting to appear right alongside those pesky pimples that you thought would have gone away after high school. You’re not alone. According to a report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 35 […]

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12 Mar

Reasons why Your Skin Needs Help!!

Spring is just around the corner, and we will help you get your skin looking its best as you get ready to bare a lot more of it! From the latest laser procedures and dermal fillers you can find at our office, to our extensive line of SkinCeuticals products, we’ve got the stuff you need. […]

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4 Mar

Beauty, not disease, motivates teens to wear sunscreen

After offering information about UV light and sun-protective behaviors, the two health-ed videos diverge: one describes the increased skin cancer risk of UV exposure and the other describes effects on appearance including wrinkles and premature aging. Which of these two videos do you think caused teenagers to use more sunscreen six weeks after it was […]

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27 Feb

New wrinkle worry identified: Water bottle mouth

Facial wrinkles occur because people lose skin elasticity as they age, but there are also habits that can contribute to premature signs of aging. For example, forgoing sunscreen can cause sun damage, which leads to lines on the face. Repetitive motions, such as constantly squinting at the sun or sucking on a cigarette, can also […]

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19 Feb

Retinol for Your Skin

Retinol is considered the gold standard ingredient in anti-aging products because of it’s proven ability to stimulate and reproduce collagen in the skin. But knowing when and how to use retinol can be confusing. Why You Need a Daytime Retinol Now The latest crop of retinol products don’t fight wrinkles and discoloration while you sleep […]

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7 Feb

Lasers and Lights

Lasers and light-based therapies– (for hair removal, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation) have nearly become everyday tools for people seeking smooth, blemish-free or simply more youthful-looking skin. The terms laser and light-based therapies are often used interchangeably, however, there are crucial differences in how the technologies work and what they effectively treat. Here’s a breakdown: Lasers […]

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6 Feb

Is There a Permanent Solution for Stretch Marks?

Hard to prevent and even harder to erase (for good), stretch marks, unfortunately, can be a lifelong problem. Although there are options available that reduce their appearance, a permanent cure still does not exist. Stretch marks range in color from red (fresher, new marks) to white and silvery (older marks). They can feel indented or smooth […]

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5 Feb

Reverse Sun Damage and Maintain the Results

While sun damage doesn’t happen overnight, it can seem like it visibly affects the skin in a rather short period of time. The more the skin is exposed to the sun, the more the collagen and elastin in the deeper layers is broken down, giving less support to the underlying muscles and the skin’s surface. […]

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