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…
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…
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,…
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: 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…
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…
A Doctor’s Hopeful Response to COVID-19 & the Global Pause
If you know anything about me, you probably know I value positivity. Being negative can lead to stress, anxiety, heart disease, autoimmune…
How to Stop Skin Problems due to Wearing PPE
Getting breakouts or rashes from your masks and protective gear? How about dry, cracked hands or frizzy, dry hair from overwashing? You’ve probably…
The 9 Best Home Remedies for Eczema
Maybe you’ve been diagnosed after finding an itchy red patch on your skin that just won’t go away, or perhaps you and eczema have been lifelong…