Even if you wouldn’t consider yourself someone with sensitive skin, you should always review the ingredients in any skin care product before buying it. Deciphering ingredient lists can get pretty complicated as names get longer and as brands use proprietary terms for the fragrances they produce, but neglecting to ever do so could make it […]
Nothing feels better than following your nighttime skincare regimen after a long day. Once you finish, you feel clean and refreshed before climbing into bed to drift into a peaceful, cozy sleep. The next morning, you wake up with what seems like more pimples than the night before. How could this happen? The culprit could […]
Reaching for the foundation or heavy cover-up may seem like the easiest solution when it comes to combatting skin breakouts and blemishes, but this won’t treat underlying skin issues. Heavy, daily makeup can actually exacerbate blemishes, creating an endless cycle of irritated skin prone to breakouts. Learn how to stop the cycle with these skin […]
You’ve heard it a thousand times now: don’t pick your pimples! Hopefully, you’ve taken that skin care advice to heart and left them alone to heal properly. But unfortunately, even the most vigilant non-pickers will find that every once in a while, a pimple that’s left alone still leaves its mark. But these aren’t actually […]
One of the most commonly asked questions at The Dermatology Clinic is, “Could my dandruff be causing me to lose hair?” The answer is, yes and no. While the mere presence of dandruff won’t cause hair loss, it can contribute indirectly to thinning hair. Dandruff and Hair Loss Dandruff, a skin condition affecting the scalp, […]
The swollen pink or red bumps on the skin known as hives are typically associated with exposure to an allergen. Hives can occur anywhere on the body and range in size from a pencil eraser to a Frisbee. They tend to appear suddenly and fade within a day. While most cases of hives are attributed […]
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a lubricating substance produced by the human body. Its highest concentrations are found in the eyes and joints, and it helps retain moisture and collagen while increasing flexibility and elasticity. In addition to being used to treat cataracts and joint pain, it can be used to reduce the appearance of aging […]
While you may not feel the intense rays of the sun beating down on your skin in winter, the sun still has the potential to cause skin damage and even cancer during the winter months. Therefore, it is essential to keep your skin protected throughout the year. Here are some tips on sun protection in […]
Broadband light (BBL) treatments involve lamps that emit wavelengths, which can target and help improve many skin conditions. BBL addresses issues of aging as well as skin damage from the sun or other causes. Top Three Benefits of the Treatment It’s fast. It’s possible to complete the process within only about 30 minutes, depending on […]
While many people limit sunscreen to the warmer months, sun protection is important all year round. Products that protect the skin from the sun’s UV rays prevent signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles—and reduce skin cancer risk. However, it’s important to choose the right products and apply them properly. Here are four of […]
