As we move from summer to Fall it’s important to take stock of your skin care and diet routine to help yourself age your healthiest best. When it comes to the skin there are no shortcuts: beautiful skin means...

With many still unvaccinated and with the rise of the Delta and other variants, masks are going to be a mainstay in our protection against COVID. But wearing a mask does not mean sacrificing beautiful healthy skin. Maskne is a rash that comes from a combination of friction of the mask against the skin, moisture imbalance from air trapped behind the mask and the germs that are then able to colonize and wreak havoc on your skin. In my blog, I help explain what happens and how to protect your skin, beautifully.

The incidence of hair loss has skyrocketed over the past year, it has become a top
presenting concern of patients seeking medical care. There are several explanations for hair loss…

Summer is a time for outdoors, sun and fun! Here's how you can enjoy your summer without ruining your skin.

  Acne is a chronic condition that can happen as young as at birth and as late as in your 50’s. It’s a myth that you outgrow acne after your teenage years, sometimes it doesn’t begin until your 20’s or...

Your skin care needs can change by the season, read my newest post on my blog to learn what you need as we transition from winter to Spring and the warmer summer months.

Sunscreen is an important part of your beauty routine and being sun-smart is the best way to truly age gracefully but now there are ways to supercharge your sunscreen to get more protection with the same effort. Now, that's worth reading about!

  The Goal: Optimize your skin and gut microbiomes to enhance health, beauty and longevity. The Problem: “Optimized” has yet to be elucidated Definitions: Microbiome: Think of this as the population in a community. In this case, though, the population is to...

As a dermatologist and skin care professional, I navigate a landscape wrought with potential pitfalls. I want to give my patients and you, my reader, the best advice, direction and confidence in the products and ingredients I mention..

Free Radicals: How They Can Help or Hurt Your Skin A war is being waged by every cell in your body on a daily basis. It is called oxidative stress. This happens from free radicals that are formed when you...

Before you make your New Year's resolutions, read on for tips on how to get your new year off to a beautiful start!

This is a special time of the year, a time to reflect on all that is important, a time to celebrate ourselves and those we love and a time to plan for the year to come. I’m happy to share my holiday favorites and what I hope you will enjoy as you celebrate this season.

Stress can accelerate aging of your skin and other organs as well. There are simple techniques you can do at home to help you look and feel your best, even when times are stressful.

Masks are here to stay, learn how to wear them effectively to minimize rashes and breakouts. There are effective ways to minimize and manage including avoiding irritants, wearing a proper fitting mask with material designed for the face and using the right product to treat reactions as they happen.

First, let’s set the record straight “But I wore sunscreen!” Sunscreen safety   As dermatologists, we debate among ourselves in private and through the media about the best SPF number and the best ingredients. The FDA is pretty tough to get...

We all know the feeling. A new year starts and we are resolute. “This is the year I will take better care of myself”.  Shortly thereafter, for many of us, life happens and we slowly start to lose sight of...

I want a more youthful complexion—what cosmetic procedure is right for me?
By Emily Hebert

Contrary to what you might assume, face fillers —Botox, Radiesse, Juvéderm, etc.—cost about the same as a face-lift: “The pricing doesn’t come out to be that different,” says dermatologist Doris

Lips send a message even when they’re not moving. To create beautiful natural lips I often combine devices such as lasers and radiofrequency or ultrasound, products that contain antioxidants..

Birthdays are for celebrating, even if the ones we cherish are not here to blow out their own candles.I would give anything to have had more time with my sister; her birthday was last week. All the heartache and pain...

Winter is approaching and for most of us that means it is time to tackle our changing skin needs. As the air outside gets colder and the humidity decreases, indoor heat gets hotter and drier...