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As a dermatology nurse practitioner in Los Angeles for over five years, I routinely treated patients who wished they had done more to take care of their skin.  As a mother of a toddler (with another on the way!), this particularly worries me.   How do I help Liam (and Baby#2!) form good habits early on […]

The Airelle™ Skincare natural line of anti-aging products claims to improve the appearance of fine lines in less than 28 days. Its products, which focus on collagen protection and restoration, are free of artificial fragrances, sulfates and parabens. In addition, they’re all made in the USA and without animal testing. Airelle’s products utilize a proprietary formulation (called “Berrimatrix”) that combines […]

A Common Variant of Seborrheic Keratoses My prior post discusses seborrheic keratoses (SKs), and I think a subsequent post on a related condition – one that is in the SK family – is fitting. “Here is a 46-year-old man who presented for evaluation and treatment of multiple, clustered dark brown papules that he reports have been […]

Seborrheic keratoses (seb-o-REE-ik care-uh-TOE-sees), referred to as “SKs,” are among the most common skin growths. Although benign, they usually look suspicious and concerning, which sends people running to the dermatologist. These growths generally appear in middle-aged and older adults. They have an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance in about half of patients, which means they’re often a […]

  Do you ever get a rash like this – an excessively dry or peeling, pink or red, and either itchy or tender, condition – just under your ring? Many people suffer from what’s known as hand dermatitis or hand eczema, especially those with a history of sensitive skin, eczema, allergies, or atopic dermatitis. And, often, […]

If you’re in the market for natural and organic skincare products, you may know of a brand called Ava Anderson Non Toxic [AANT]. Some of its personal and skincare products include a moisturizing mask, exfoliator, sugar lip scrub, eye cream, makeup remover, and more. In addition to its popular skincare line, this company offers an array […]

It suprises me to learn that, until June 2013, we lacked longitudinal research showing sunscreen’s actual, long-term effects on the appearance of skin. We, both the general public and dermatology professionals, have long deducted through observation that sunscreen (as well as other UV protective measures like wearing sun gear) prevents skin-aging effects, such as wrinkles […]

I’m following a fun blog called Merrick’s Art, in which the author discusses her use of dry shampoo in a couple of her posts. She, like me, is a mom and a blogger with normal to oily hair, who has found a quick solution in dry shampoo. I did some of my own research and discovered […]

It seems like everyday, a new cosmetic product is announced that will make us look younger, smooth out imperfections, or firm us up. While new technology and trends are exciting, often, the best solution has been around for ages, never having seen the inside of a laboratory. How I found Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay is […]

About six weeks ago, I ordered a special pillowcase – one that skincare professionals, bloggers, and enthusiasts having been raving about since it hit the market in the Fall of 2013. But instead of what you might imagine, this pillowcase is not made from satin or silk; rather, its fibers consist of copper oxide. And […]