Many patients wonder, Can Slugging Help Acne? Board-certified Dermatologist and acne expert Dr. Brooke Jeffy explains what slugging is and if slugging can help acne. Can Slugging Help Acne: What Is Slugging? Slugging in skincare refers to a moisturizing technique where a thick, occlusive product, typically petroleum jelly or a similar heavy moisturizer, is applied…
When it comes to the appearance of wrinkles, there are so many options from botox treatment to injectable treatments. Juvederm treatment and Botox injections are some of the most popular cosmetic treatments done by doctors. Many patients often wonder, what is the difference between Juvederm and Botox? Let’s take an in depth look at Juvederm…
There are common and various reasons why dark circles develop, and finding out why can help you know what solution to follow. So, what causes dark circles under eyes? What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes? 1. Did You Get Enough Sleep? This is the most common reason why people have dark circles under their eyes….
Dry hair affects both men and women and can happen at any age, but is most likely to develop with age and damage from products and chemicals/dyes. When your hair and scalp don’t get enough moisture through the oil it naturally produces, you will notice that your hair is not as shiny and is frizzy…
What are retinoids? Retinoids are a class of medications derived from vitamin A that are used to treat numerous skin conditions. Retinoids can be used topically on the skin as well as ingested orally. Topical retinoids are most commonly used to treat psoriasis, acne, melasma, hyperpigmentation from chronic sun exposure and fine wrinkles. Retinoids work…
Tumbling off a bike, surgery, acne, or burn will all leave scaring. In fact, each of these scars presents itself differently. How long for scars to fade depends on a number of factors. First, we need to discuss what a scar is and how it forms. When there is a break in the skin, it is…
For most of us we have become avid label readers. We like to know what we put into and onto our bodies and are concerned about safety. Organic is a term used frequently but unfortunately there is not a lot of governmental regulation to control it. The term natural is also used but many substances…
The human skin has an elastic quality to it. This skin elasticity allows it to stretch out and then bounce back to its original condition. Over time, this elasticity will falter as part of the natural aging process. This loss is called elastosis and will make the skin sag, wrinkle, and appear leathery. Aging Skin Collagen is a protein…
Stretch marks are lines that appear on the skin in parallel to each other and look different than the surrounding skin. Usually they can be purple to pink or a light gray. The texture is different and you might feel a ridge or indentation. They can be itchy or sore. These lines appear after a sudden…
For most of us we have become avid label readers. We like to know what we put into and onto our bodies and are concerned about safety. Organic is a term used frequently but unfortunately there is not a lot of governmental regulation to control it. The term natural is also used but many substances…