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Ask Dr. Day: Hydration 101
As a board-certified dermatologist, I often get asked about hydration myths, and today, I’m break...
February 03, 2025
February is Cancer Prevention Month
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, yet it is also one of the most preventable. With t...
January 31, 2025
Winter Hair Woes: Understanding and Combating Seasonal Shedding
As winter settles in, many individuals notice an uptick in hair shedding, often referred to as se...
January 28, 2025
Radiant Skin for a Radiant Valentine's Day
Nothing says confidence like a radiant, healthy glow. Let’s walk through a skincare routine desig...
January 24, 2025
Cheers to Youthful Skin: Understanding Alcohol, Glycation, and How to Protect Your Complexion
With “Dry January”—a month-long break from alcohol—gaining popularity, this is the perfect time t...
January 15, 2025
Solutions for Crepey Skin
Crepey skin is one of the most common complaints I hear in my practice, especially as people begi...
January 09, 2025
New Year, New Routine: Baby Steps to Beautiful Skin
This January I invite you to skip the resolutions and, instead, set a long term goal with baby st...
December 31, 2024
The Circadian Rhythm of Your Skin
As we approach the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, it's a reminder that even our b...
December 13, 2024
Get Glowing: My Tips for Holiday-Ready Skin
How to get your brightest glow just in time for the holidays.
December 10, 2024
Giving Tuesday: Let’s Give Kids the Gift of Confidence
This Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, I'll be donating 10% of proceeds from online purchases of my D...
December 02, 2024
Your Holiday Skin Survival Guide
A little self-care can go a long way in keeping your skin healthy and radiant throughout the season.
November 26, 2024
Now & Later: Immediate Results vs. Long-Term Benefits
How to get the most impact out of your routine.
November 20, 2024
Celebrate Healthy Skin Month: 5 Tips for Lifelong Radiance
Here's my expert advice for achieving lifelong skin health, distilled into five essential tips.
November 07, 2024
Your Scariest Skin Myths Debunked
Don't let misleading myths dictate your routine.
October 30, 2024
Decoding Sensitive Skin: Barrier Repair 101
Why healthy, resilient skin starts with a strong barrier.
October 24, 2024
Solutions for a Youthful Neck & Décolletage
“My neck makes me feel bad. Are there any solutions?”
My patient asked me if it was just her. T...
October 16, 2024
Your Guide to Ageless Eyes
The eyes are central to communicating how we feel. It’s an area that is very delicate, and change...
October 09, 2024
Embrace The Change: Menopause & Your Skin
October marks Menopause Awareness Month and it’s a great time to talk about its effects on our sk...
October 02, 2024
Fall-ify Your Skincare Routine
As the vibrant hues of summer start to fade and the crisp, cool air of fall makes its entrance, o...
September 25, 2024
Your Anti-Aging Arsenal: Ingredients That Turn Back Time
I often find myself guiding patients through the maze of anti-aging skincare options. With countl...
September 17, 2024
Better Together: Skincare Synergy
When it comes to products and formulations, there are two main components: the active ingredients...
September 11, 2024
Melasma Demystified
Did you know: melasma affects about 5 million people in the United States alone, and it's particu...
July 29, 2024
Bite Back: Mastering Bug Bite Prevention and Treatment This Summer
There’s nothing worse than coming in at the end of a summer day at the beach or out in the woods,...
July 17, 2024
The Art and Science of Eyebrows
The Ultimate Brow Guide: Shape, Care, Regrowth
Think of your eyebrows as the silent sculptors of ...
July 10, 2024
Your Guide to a Sun-Smart Summer
With the summer sun calling us outdoors and festivities like the Fourth of July approaching, it's...
July 03, 2024
Acne Breakouts: The Ultimate Skin Battle
Few things are as frustrating as dealing with breakouts. They always seem to pop up at the worst ...
June 25, 2024
Understanding Menopause and Its Effects on Your Skin
Menopause is often a confusing phase in a woman’s life with many subtle, and not so subtle change...
June 19, 2024
How To Age Gracefully: My Pro-Aging Skin Routine
Every year, I remember my dad saying he didn’t like the word 'birthday' because it didn’t really ...
June 08, 2024
The Key to The Perfect Skincare Routine For Men
Skincare and men may seem like two words that just don’t go together, yet the importance of skinc...
June 04, 2024
Retinol Isn't Just For The Face
I’m sure you’ve heard about all the benefits of retinol for your face, but did you know it can al...
May 28, 2024
Skin Health From The Inside and Out
Let's talk about something that can be a game-changer for skin health and aging: the skin biome. ...
May 21, 2024
Your Skin Health May Be Affecting Your Mental Health
Not only is May Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month.
Did you k...
May 14, 2024
Treat Mom (or yourself) to the Gift of Self-Care
This year for Mother's Day, let’s show our appreciation to the women in our lives by prioritizing...
May 07, 2024
The Real Reason Why You Should Be Wearing Sunscreen
Everyone knows that they should be wearing sunscreen, but do they know why? May is Skin Cancer Aw...
April 30, 2024
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[Q&A Session] How Can I Regain Lost Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our skin. It is what we call a structural protein, meani...
April 24, 2024
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[The Guide] The Role of Vitamins in Skin Health
Growing up, my father was a big believer in having a healthy diet and also in adding supplements ...
April 16, 2024
Rosacea Awareness
Do You Have Rosacea? Here’s How You Can Tell
If you’ve noticed an increase in redness, breakouts...
April 03, 2024
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[The Science ] of Longevity: A Skin Focused Approach
The quest for longevity is becoming more attainable every day and scientific studies are showing ...
March 13, 2024
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[Q&A Session] Unlock the Secrets of Nighttime Skin Renewal
In my practice, I often hear questions about what happens to the skin during sleep and how to sup...
March 06, 2024
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[The Science] of Skin Care Advice
The winter season with the cold crisp air can be beautiful and in invigorating in many ways, but ...
February 22, 2024
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[The Science] Root Cause of Hair Loss
There are several reasons for hair loss, also known as alopecia, but the most common hair loss is...
January 16, 2024
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[The Guide] 3 Steps to Layering Skincare Products
If your skincare is not working the way you expect, it may be an issue of layering rather than th...
January 16, 2024
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[The Guide] ❄️ Strategies for Winterproofing Your Skin
It's important to feed and nourish your skin from the inside, along with using the best ingredi...
January 08, 2024
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[The Routine] 🎊 Kick off the New Year & Detoxify your Skin!
New Year’s Detox and Resolutions
This January I invite you to skip the resolutions and, instead, ...
January 03, 2024
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[The Science] of Body Retinol: Understanding Its Benefits for Skin Health
Retinol, a derivative of Vitamin A, has long been known to be a highly effective skincare ingredi...
December 13, 2023
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[The Guide] How Can We All Make A Difference on Giving Tuesday
I spend my days helping patients achieve healthy and radiant skin. But today, I want to talk abou...
November 28, 2023
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[The Routine] National Healthy Skin Month: Anti-Aging Rock Stars You Need in Your Routine
Our skin is a reflection of our overall health and well-being. While aging is a natural process, ...
November 14, 2023
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[Q&A Session] Can Cleansing Take the Place of Exfoliating?
Exfoliation is an essential part of your skincare routine because it helps remove dead skin cells...
November 09, 2023
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[The Routine] The Power of Pumpkin
With pumpkin season upon us, now is the perfect time to explore the benefits of this versatile or...
October 11, 2023
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[Q&A Session] Help! Is it Rosacea or Change of Seasons?
Determining whether the redness you’re seeing is due to rosacea or the change of season from summ...
September 27, 2023
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[The Guide] to Peptides: Unveiling the Power of Peptides
Peptides are the unsung heroes in the realm of dermatology, offering a multitude of benefits for ...
September 19, 2023
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[The Science] of Radiant Skin
Radiance is a difficult word to describe, but you know it when you see it. Radiant skin is associ...
August 30, 2023
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[The Routine] Adding an Extra Boost to Your Skincare Regimen
Before there were masks, there were masks. Facial topical skincare products designed to be applie...
August 09, 2023
The Science: New Data on Preventing Acne
Breakouts are the absolute worst! They always seem to come at the wrong time, as if there could b...
June 16, 2023
The Science of Sunscreen
How could something that feels so good be so wrong? As a dermatologist, I see the heartbreak of s...
May 25, 2023
The Guide: What is Retinol and Why You Need to Know
Who doesn’t want youthful glowing skin?
We are all looking for that magic ingredient we can’t liv...
April 10, 2023
The Science of Hair Care
"Use a wide tooth comb to avoid shearing the hair when it’s wet"
Did you know wet hair is more fr...
March 08, 2023
Autumn Skin Care Tips
Skincare for the Seasons
As we move from summer to Fall it’s important to take stock of your sk...
October 20, 2022
7 Myths About Your Skin
In honor of skin care awareness month I offer 7 myth-busting facts to help you have beautiful a...
September 08, 2022
Live Sunlight is Good For You
Why This Dermatologist Wants You to Get Some Sun
The sun is a natural source of energy, health an...
August 18, 2022
Breathe Your Way to Beautiful Skin
Can you breathe wrong? Apparently, the answer is yes. How you breathe can affect how healthy you ...
May 08, 2022
Combat Dry Skin and Cool Weather
Autumn is beautiful but the colder, windy outdoor air vs hot and dry indoor air can leave your s...
October 29, 2021
Skincare for the Seasons
As we move from summer to Fall it’s important to take stock of your skin care and diet routine to...
October 12, 2021
Masks, and Maskne Are Still a Thing
With many still unvaccinated and with the rise of the Delta and other variants, masks are going ...
August 25, 2021
Summer Skincare
Summer is a time for outdoors, sun and fun! Here's how you can enjoy your summer without ruining ...
July 15, 2021
Acne Update: Facts You May Not Know
Acne is a chronic condition that can happen as young as at birth and as late as in your 50’s. It’...
June 22, 2021
Supercharged Sunscreen: What It Means and Why You Need To Know
Sunscreen is an important part of your beauty routine and being sun-smart is the best way to trul...
April 06, 2021
Pre, Pro, and Post Biotics 101
Pre, Pro, and Post Biotics 101: What They Are and Why You Need to Know
The Goal: Optimize your...
March 17, 2021
Organic, Clean and Natural Beauty, Oh My! Navigating Buzzwords in Skin Care
As a dermatologist and skin care professional, I navigate a landscape wrought with potential pitf...
March 02, 2021
Free Radicals and Antioxidants: One of These is Not Like the Other
Free Radicals: How They Can Help or Hurt Your Skin
A war is being waged by every cell in your b...
February 08, 2021
Celebrating the Best of Beauty this Holiday Season
This is a special time of the year, a time to reflect on all that is important, a time to celebra...
December 05, 2020
How to Manage the Effects of Stress on Your Skin
Stress can accelerate aging of your skin and other organs as well. There are simple techniques yo...
November 23, 2020
Maskne: How It Happens and How to Fix It
Masks are here to stay, learn how to wear them effectively to minimize rashes and breakouts. Ther...
October 25, 2020
Which Sunscreen is Right for You?
First, let’s set the record straight
“But I wore sunscreen!”
Sunscreen safety
As dermatolog...
September 02, 2020
The Covid Conundrum
We all know the feeling. A new year starts and we are resolute. “This is the year I will take ...
May 07, 2020
Face Fillers vs. Plastic Surgery
I want a more youthful complexion—what cosmetic procedure is right for me?By Emily Hebert
Contra...
January 08, 2020
How to Use Fillers for the most Natural, Youthful Appearance
Lips send a message even when they’re not moving. To create beautiful natural lips I often combin...
December 05, 2019
Birthdays are for Celebrating
Birthdays are for celebrating, even if the ones we cherish are not here to blow out their own can...
December 02, 2018