Currently, millions of people around the world turn to dermatologist clinics to treat a variety of medical conditions and cosmetic concerns affecting their skin. Many of these patients may be seeking treatment for acne, an extremely common skin problem that can affect everyone from teenagers to the middle-aged and can typically be treated with a
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Three Tips to Help Find the Best Dermatologist for You
If you are prone to acne outbreaks that can be difficult to treat and do not respond to acne treatment products, you are not alone: more than 85% of people will develop acne at some point in their lives, with more than 40 million Americans affected today. While acne and acne scarring are most common
[Read More]Four Important Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Dermatologist
Skin conditions are an unfortunately common problem in the United States. Research shows that around 50 million Americans suffer from acne, 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, and as many as one in five people will develop skin cancer over the course of their lifetime. To treat these conditions, many people will visit a dermatologist clinic
[Read More]Four Basic Steps for Clear, Healthy Skin
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, with nearly 85% of people developing the disorder at some point during their lives. In the United States alone, an estimated 40 million to 50 million Americans have acne. A significant number of these people are likely teenagers, as 40% of adolescents will
[Read More]How a Dermatologist Can Help Cure Your Acne
There are a number of skin conditions that can develop over the course of a person’s lifetime, some mild or benign, others serious and potentially even fatal. For example, Candida infections and Kaposi’s sarcoma are two less common conditions that typically develop as the result of diseases that cause a weakened immune system, and can
[Read More]Harnessing the Power of Green Tea Antioxidants
These days, you can’t walk into a store without encountering products of all kinds that contain green tea- including many skin care products. Some products claim the tea in skin products can help ward off skin cancer and signs of aging. While the amounts of green tea in these products vary, with indeterminate results, one
[Read More]The Difference between Drug Store Sunscreen and EltaMD Products
Most people with acne, rosacea and sensitive skin have challenges with sunscreens because of the ingredients added to them. Zinc oxide and titanium oxide are what you want in a sunscreen for long and short UVA/UVB protection. Most products that offer this kind of protection are not aesthetically pleasing. Top 4 Reasons to choose EltaMD
[Read More]Guest Blogger: Dr. Schiff’s wife Erin discusses their son Andrew’s Eczema.
Erin Schiff, wife of Dr. Schiff: “I have always had dry, sensitive skin, but never experienced eczema. When my son, Andrew, was born with extremely dry hands and feet, my husband Dr. Schiff, immediately had me cut down his washing and baby soap use to just lukewarm water. It helped, then it was much worse and the
[Read More]Don’t Spray Sunscreen on Kids….. At Least for Now
The Food and Drug Administration announced last month that it was investigating the potential risks of spray sunscreens. Of particular concern to us is the possibility that people might accidentally breathe in the ingredients, a risk that’s greatest in children, who—as any parent knows—are more likely to squirm around when they’re being sprayed. As a
[Read More]Effective Sunburn Treatment
If you got a nasty sunburn recently, here are some treatment options, as well as tips to prevent future burns and a warning about the dangers of catching too many rays. We love this great video as a quick refresher. Sunburn treatment The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends these five steps to treat a sunburn: Don’t
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