Skincare Articles

While summertime is when we think about sun protection most, it's something we should prioritize every day. Sun protection is an important and essential part of any skin care routine.

Slugging refers to sealing your skin with an occlusive ointment like petrolatum (found in Vaseline) to aid in hydration, healing, and strengthening of the skin.

Every one of us has had the urge to skip moisturizing our skin. We all think, "is it actually necessary?" The answer of course, is yes. That extra step towards hydration is indeed essential. Well moisturized skin is healthy skin. …

As a board-certified dermatologist, I know that the key to healthy hydrated skin is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Hydrated skin is healthy skin. When we think about skin hydration, the best moisturizers are those that contain a combination of humectants, emollients, …

Most of us either know someone with eczema, but what is it? What makes it worse? And how can it be managed? Atopic dermatitis (AD) or more commonly known as Eczema, is a skin condition that results from disruption of …

As a Board-certified Pediatric Dermatologist, I am frequently asked the top recommended ways to care for a baby's skin. This is absolutely one of my favorite questions to answer, especially with September being Baby Safety Month! Caring for baby skin …

To the untrained eye, Psoriasis may resemble other skin conditions, such as eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, or even certain skin cancers. Although numerous skin conditions may cause dryness, itchiness, and skin patches, Psoriasis is a condition that has its own characteristics, …

Vitiligo is a common skin condition where areas of skin tend to lose their color (or depigment) due to the destruction of the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes). Any skin area can become affected, but the most common areas include the face …

If we were to list the best way to take a selfie, I am sure one of the top requests would be in the natural sun. Unfortunately, the natural lighting combined with the sun's glow gives melanated skin tones, making …

Skin is our largest organ. It plays a vital role in our overall health by functioning as a protective barrier between our bodies and harmful elements in the outside world, such as bacteria, viruses, yeast, parasites, pollution, and ultraviolet (UV) …

Our skin is the largest organ we have, and it is so essential that we provide the best care for it. Some may experience irritation or other symptoms like itchiness, rashes, or scaly patches. Skin irritation can often result from …

I believe that the uniqueness of melanin-rich skin lies in the variety of hues, traditions, and stories that it carries. The differences that make us unique are something that I celebrate and educate my patients about as a dermatologist and …