Skincare Blog


Clascoterone for Acne: Science, Comparisons and Side Effects

Over the horizon, there’s a new player breaking into the acne market. Clascoterone, 1% for acne shows promise as a topical treatment.  But does it…

9 Foods That Cause Acne [Plus 5 Acne-Healing Foods]

Every day at my dermatology practice, young adults walk in trying to find the cause of their acne. Typically, they’ve tried dozens of topical…

Vaseline for Your Face: Where it Doesn’t Work, Benefits & Risks

Vaseline for your face: is it an old-school remedy or a modern method of moisturizing? The answer is both — kind of.  While many people think…

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Hormonal Acne: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Diet

You roll out of bed, wash your face, and there it is: another dreaded pimple appearing.  You’re in the 80% of women between the ages of 11 and 30…

DIM Supplement

Using a DIM Supplement for Acne, Weight Loss, Fitness & More

Almost daily, I’m asked by patients in my clinic if there are any natural supplements they can take to address their hormonal breakouts, weight gain,…

deodorant

Armpit Detox: Make the Switch to Natural Deodorant

There are a lot of reasons to stop using your conventional deodorant, beyond just basic skin care. Natural deodorants have a lot to offer. But before…

How to Achieve and Nurture Inner Beauty

One question I wish I was asked more often is how to achieve and nurture inner beauty. We can achieve and nurture true beauty from the inside out by…

keto and acne. 

Keto: Skin-Wrecker or Acne Cure? A dermatologist gives the facts

It’s time to crack the case of the mysterious keto and acne connection. Some fans of the high-fat diet say it cures pimple problems. Others say the…

Teledermatology

Complete Guide to Maximize Your Teledermatology Video Visits

As the impact of the current events has unfolded you may have experienced changes in the availability of your dermatologist’s clinic hours and a much…

Psoriasis

6 Best Natural Remedies for Psoriasis, According to Science

As a dermatologist, one of the most common skin disease complaints I hear is about psoriasis.  Psoriasis flare-ups are not only painful, but can…