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,...
Youthful Skin At Any AgeThe following are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking refreshed, youthful and healthy at any age! 20s: To maintain that youthful...
Tackling SunburnsSunburns occur if the skin gets too much sun with minimal proper protection. Majority of sunburns are mild, also known as first-degree...
Breast Hair: Why does it occur & What can be done?Believe it or not we have hair follicles on the breast and around the areola—this is completely normal and common in females. Similar to...
Skin Cancer in Young AdultsWhat may come to a surprise to many is that skin cancer can occur in young adults. In fact, skin cancer, specifically melanoma, is on the...
Heat Rash... don’t sweat it!With warmer and humid weather, we may experience a rash called "heat rash". What is a heat rash? A heat rash is a common skin condition...
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...
"Strawberry skin" on the legs?“Strawberry skin” is a term that is used to describe a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. What is keratosis pilaris? This is a skin...
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,...
Does your baby have dry skin? Dry skin is a common skin concern in newborns and infants and may be frustrating for any new parent. Here are the common causes of dry...
The Many "Faces" of Rosacea What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic, but often treatable skin condition. Rosacea is a common concern for many of my patients, but...
Getting ready before the "I do"From lasers to injectables, the cosmetic options are seemingly endless for brides-and grooms to-be, members of the wedding party, or even...
Let those lashes grow! Eyelash growth serums typically contain ingredients that promote and extend the growth phase of hair, such as prostaglandins and...
Bug Bites: Natural Remedies, Tips & Tricks Experiencing bug bites this summer? Check out the following natural remedies to help relieve your bug bites: Zinc oxide: Zinc oxide is an...
Liquid Nitrogen: Ice Ice BabyCryotherapy, also known as liquid nitrogen, used to destroy tissue and treat precancerous lesions and early skin cancers....also known as...
Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrate, Moisturize & Plump Hydration, repairing skin damage and maintaining the protective skin barrier are essential Hyaluronic acid “boosts” skin hydration,...
Skin of Color II: Discussions with Dr Christina Chung Dr. Allawh is joined by board certified dermatologist Dr. Christina Chung to discuss hyperpigmentation, skin cancer and transplant...
Blue Light Exposure: Skin Damage & Aging Over the past 10-15 years, cellphone and laptop usage among both youth and adults has increased. For many of us, our cellphone is the...