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Botulinum Toxin: What You Need to Know
Botulinum toxin injection is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the US for both women and men. Its brand names have crossed over to become household names and it has been cemented into our cultural zeitgeist over the last two decades. Yet there is still so much mystery surrounding botulinum toxin including its effect, how it’s administered and what could possibly go wrong.
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Why Do We Age?
All things change. Seasons march on, time passes and before we know it, we’re almost different people. It’s quite marvelous when you think about it—we’ve all come a long way. However, there is one aspect of this never-ending metamorphosis that most of us don’t embrace: the change in our appearance. Somewhere along the way, beauty became equated with youth and we now spend countless hours and dollars trying to retain or regain some semblance of our younger selves. Unfortunately, most of us ignore the simplest question about this whole process: Why do we age? Science tells us that answer lies both within us and in the world around us. What…
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It’s Not “Just Dandruff”
Seborrheic dermatitis affects 1 in 20 people, but many go untreated because they think it’s not a serious problem.
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Biotin Probably Won’t Grow Your Hair and Could Be Dangerous
One of the top concerns in every dermatology practice is hair loss. While the concern of losing one’s hair is very common, it can manifest in different forms from true disorders to subtler findings like more hair shedding or breakage over time. In my experience, many patients have tried to their own remedies before they even see me for hair loss, and biotin supplements are by far the most common strategy my patients have used. A new study found that roughly a third of all patients seen at a dermatology practice had used biotin supplements, and about a third of those patients had been recommended the supplement by a doctor. …
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How to Simplify Your Skincare Routine
Like Marie Kondo, I love a mess, just not when it comes to skincare. While there’s no shortage of great products out there, I’ve found that a lot of my patients have been overdoing it, and who can blame them? With trends like double cleansing and 12 step skincare routines rising to prominence, it’s never been more popular to have a maximalist approach when it comes to products. While using skincare as selfcare and really taking your time to focus on your dermatologic health are great things, product overload can lead to a whole host of issues. Using too many occlusive moisturizers, serums and essences can lead to comedonal acne. …
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My Biggest Winter Skincare Secret
I have a super simple secret weapon when it comes to fighting winter dryness.
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Topical Retinoids: What You Need to Know
Retionids one of the quickest shortcuts to glowy, radiant skin! Here's everything you need to know about them.
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The 4 Commandments of Anti-aging
Many of my younger patients wonder what they can do to prevent signs of aging like wrinkles and loss of firmness. Here are my own evidence-based commandments for stopping the clock.
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You’re Probably Showering Wrong
There is one shocking knowledge gap that comes up in my clinic almost daily: most people don't know how to shower!
