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 …
Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin that can lead to a skin rash, itching or dry, scaly skin. To combat dry and eczema-prone skin, it is important to add as much moisture to our skin as possible. This means using …
With changes in climate, you may experience changes in your skin's appearance. As temperatures fall, so too do the levels of humidity. And with more use of indoor heating systems, skin is further depleted of moisture, leaving it feeling dry. …
Approximately 50% of women and 40% of men report having sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is a term that is generally used to describe skin with reduced tolerance to the application of cosmetics, personal care products and environmental irritants. Most complaints …
Systemic racism and healthcare inequities can negatively impact Black and Latinx communities, which leads to worse health outcomes for people of color – that includes care for our skin. As a physician I work to help achieve skin equity for …
Hyperpigmentation describes any areas on the skin that are darker than your normal skin tone. It can appear virtually anywhere on the body and can affect any skin color, regardless of skin type. Hyperpigmentation falls into three simple categories: Post-inflammatory …
The Importance of SPF I think at some point as a child or teenager we all heard the statement, "black don't crack." For years we carried that mantra in our minds, with the notion that we didn't necessarily need a …
While Maskne might be new to many of us, it's always been an issue in professions where you have to wear a mask regularly, but now that the general public has to wear masks, the incidence of it has increased. …
I was taught at a very young age the importance of moisturizing after showering. It's so ingrained in my day to day that I've now carried that forward by teaching my four and five year old children to moisturize their …
As a 42-year-old dermatologist and mother of 7-year-old twin boys, I am keenly aware of the aging process and the fact that after age 25, our bodies start producing collagen in the skin at a rate of about 1% less …
There are many advantages (and some disadvantages) for undergoing cosmetic procedures such as fillers, laser treatment, and micro-needling to name a few. And with the rise in popularity of these procedures comes a rise in myths about them, particularly for …
Most of us try to do what's best for our skin - cleansing and moisturizing regularly and gently exfoliating - especially when it comes to our faces. However, despite our best intentions, everyday life can wreak havoc on the sensitive …