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The Ins & Outs of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
What is HS? Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that has been increasingly recognized by not only the...


All You Need To Know About Vaseline
The ever-so-popular petroleum jelly (also known as petroleum) has been used since the late 1800s for wound healing and burns. Petroleum...


Psoriasis & COVID-19: Special Guest Dr. Joel Gelfand
Dr. Rina Allawh is joined by psoriasis expert Dr. Joel Gelfand to discuss psoriasis and safety of biologic medications during the...


The Skin-Gut Connection
Does what we eat impact our skin and in what way?! Well...the answer may surprise you! Tune into a new episode of Skin the Surface as Dr...


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 Age
The following are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking refreshed, youthful and healthy at any age! 20s: To maintain that youthful...


Tackling Sunburns
Sunburns 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 Adults
What 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 Filaments
Sebaceous 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 habits
Break-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 Dermaplaning
What 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...
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