Seasonal Acne: Is this really a thing?!During the cooler months of fall and winter, experiencing acne flares is a common concern for many of my patients. So why does this...
Rinse, repeat: Why Product Repetition is Important With product repetition there is less of a chance of having an irritant or allergic reaction to a product compared to having many new...
Don't Believe These Common Skincare Myths Sunscreen can cause acne breakouts. This myth is not entirely true! Facial sunscreens that are labeled for facial use only,...
A Different type of acne: Sebaceous FilamentsSebaceous filaments are composed of the natural keratinized lining of the upper portion of the hair follicle and may resemble black...
Break-up with these harmful skincare habitsBreak-ups can be tough, especially with some of our “harmful” habits with our skin routine. Popping pimples: When that pesky pimple won’t...
Can fungus cause acne?Yes! Believe it or not acne may not always be caused by skin bacteria. In fact, there is a type of acne called pityrosporum folliculitis...
The Ins and Outs of DermaplaningWhat is dermaplaning and should I do it? Dermaplaning is a method performed to manually exfoliate the skin in order to remove skin oil,...
Hormonal Acne: Tips, Tricks & Treatment When approaching acne that typically worsens around menstrual period it is important to consider modifying your birth control method—...
Hyaluronic Acid Hydration, repairing skin damage and maintaining the protective skin barrier are essential Hyaluronic acid “boosts” skin hydration,...
Tackling Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots: Dark hyperpigmented marks, referred to as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, is due to enhanced melanin (pigment) production typically...
Uncracking The Code Behind Your Acne Uncracking the code behind your acne can be frustrating for many. Finding the underlying cause of your acne and the different types of...
Season 2, Episode 2: Pimple in the Prime Years Just when you thought you were in the clear, you start to develop breakouts in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s. But is all adult onset acne...
Season 2, Episode 1: Maskne in the time of COVID-19 In the setting of COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people around the world are purchasing and wearing face masks to protect themselves and...
UnMASKING Mask-Induced AcneIn the setting of COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people around the world are purchasing and wearing face masks to protect themselves and...