Get A Patch Test Or Photo-Patch Test
This is one test that can change your life. If you’ve had skin problems for years, a patch test is one of the most powerful tools to help you finally achieve clarity. This painless procedure shows you exactly which ingredients or materials you, in particular, are sensitive or allergic to. A photo-patch test is similar but shows […]
Our Founding Physician on Sun Protection – Today.com
“My grandmother and my mother told me very early on to stay out of the sun! Which I did, even though sunscreens weren’t very common. I always had an umbrella every time I went out of the house and stayed in the shade as much as possible.” – Our founding dermatologist-dermatopathologist Read more awesome tips […]
Our Founding M.D On Sunscreen Tips – Allure
Thank you, Allure! Our founding dermatologist-dermatopathologist shares sunscreen tips in “How to Avoid (and Fix) These Fourth of July Beauty Sins“! #skintel #skintelligence #dermatologist #sunscreen #skincare #UVA #UVB #skin
Skincare Is Healthcare, Not Vanity (But Yeah, That’s A Pretty Great Side Perk)
Arguably the worst thing you can do to your skin is treat it like a fashion accessory… …something that you only care about when you want to look good. Your skin is your body’s largest organ and deserves to be cared for properly. Your skin is crucial to your overall health: it protects you from infection, for […]
Don’t Dismiss Dry Skin…It Could Be A Sign Of Another Problem
Dry skin can be a surprising indicator of other problems. Some people are born with dry skin, and skin becomes drier over time as its barrier layer breaks down with age and naturally loses its oils. To read more about how dry skin happens, check out Dry Skin: Causes Medically Explained Plus What You Can Do. […]
Stubborn Skin Problems? You May Need An Investigative Dermatologist
Your skin may need further investigation. Most dermatologists can handle the majority of skin concerns, and jumping from doctor to doctor isn’t the best idea. Usually, it takes a few visits for a doctor to get a full history and see how you’re responding to certain suggestions, procedures, or treatments. But some specific skin conditions […]
What Was Meant To Help You May Hurt You—Ease Up On The Topical Steroids
It’s a cruel irony: steroids intended to calm extreme itching and inflammation may cause them… …and other, more serious problems. Topical steroids can be necessary and incredibly effective at easing the itch and inflammation of very bad flare-ups or allergic reactions. But use with caution. Some steroids are top allergens (Corticosteroids were the American Contact […]
Your Makeup Brushes Could Be Causing Your Acne Or Sensitive Skin…Clean (& Choose!) Them Carefully: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
Why? Anything that touches your skin daily can hurt, or help, your skin. Makeup brushes come into direct contact with your skin regularly. They should get a good cleaning to prevent triggering an infection. Makeup brushes pick up minute traces of moisture, sweat and bacteria, and transfer them back and forth between product and skin. […]
How To Cleanse Your Skin? Think Goldilocks…Not Too Little, Not Too Much
In all things cleansing, aim for: just right. Cleansing skin is a daily must for basic hygiene. But you can definitely do it wrong. Some of the basics to keep in mind: Over cleansing can dry out the skin. Why this is awful for already-dry skin is obvious. But it can also impede effective acne therapy […]