Tag: Skin Health

Common Types of Warts and What to Do About Them

Warts can be a nuisance, and sometimes painful, but they are usually harmless. These small, non-cancerous skin growths occur from a virus that infects the top layer of skin. Though usually not serious, the virus is contagious, which can cause warts to spread. Most warts eventually disappear without treatment. But many people choose to have… Continue reading Common Types of Warts and What to Do About Them

5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Skin

With festivities and family gatherings flooding the calendar from November through New Year’s, it’s easy to neglect our skin health during the busy holiday season. Thankfully, there are small steps you can take to ensure your skin stays aglow this year. I recommend the following five tips for achieving healthy holiday skin. Stop Drinking by… Continue reading 5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Skin

Tattoos May Be Cool, but Could Prove Hazardous to Skin and General Health

Tattoos may seem cool but turning skin into a canvas for artwork, messages and permanent cosmetic designs poses health risks, some of which can prove serious. That’s my word of caution. The tattooing process penetrates the outer and inner layers of skin, paving the way for possible allergic skin reactions, local and systemic infections, rashes,… Continue reading Tattoos May Be Cool, but Could Prove Hazardous to Skin and General Health

When it Comes to Age Spots, Be “Berry” Careful

When it comes to eliminating “liver spots,” those unsightly skin blemishes that multiply with age, the oil and nutrients derived from berries, including lingonberries, seem to be all the rage. But I advise patients to exercise caution when it comes to treatment fads claiming to “lighten” or rid the skin of liver spots, also called… Continue reading When it Comes to Age Spots, Be “Berry” Careful

Spider Veins: Addressing the Appearance of Broken Blood Vessels

Over time, what may have started out as an “itsy bitsy” spider vein can become a real concern. We call them ‘spider veins’ because of their web-like appearance. But really they’re ‘broken’ blood vessels: veins that are not properly returning blood to our heart. They can be unsightly and – in some cases – indicate… Continue reading Spider Veins: Addressing the Appearance of Broken Blood Vessels

Uncovering the Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatments

In the world of laser skin technology, a time-capsule trip back to the early aughts shows dermatologists at a crossroads: attempts to adjust more invasive approaches were increasingly recognized as failing to bring meaningful improvements. Enter the fractional laser: I think of it as the “Goldilocks’ solution”, offering just the right amount. These lasers can… Continue reading Uncovering the Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatments