A new hair serum I’m carrying in the office can also be used to increase beard coverage in men. It’s called 150k Hair Follicle Serum by DefenAge. A new clinical study shows that the Defensin-containing serum caused a significant improvement in beard coverage. Study participants experienced an increase in visible beard density up to 36% […]
Simplifying Skincare for Men
Some great skincare advice for men from DefenAge… A man’s skin care routine doesn’t need to be complicated or confusing. Many guys steer clear of a skin care routine for these reasons. But, if you care about the common concerns that most men do—wrinkles, dullness, sun damage, or acne—building an effective regimen is an important […]
Festoon Update
Earlier I posted a video of the CO2 CoolPeel laser treatment to reduce the festoons under my eyes. Now with these photos, you see what I looked like pre and post-procedure. Festoons appear below the “eye bags” as a mound or bump around the cheekbones. Or, a festoon could be sagging skin or folds of […]
Mohs Surgery Before and After
Mohs Provides Higher Cure Rate for Skin Cancer I performed Mohs surgery and then did a skin graft on this patient. She had basal cell cancer on her ear. Mohs surgery is a precise technique to remove skin cancers layer by layer resulting in a higher cure rate than standard excision or radiation therapy. For […]
Natural Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe
I’m a believer in science and clinical trials when deciding on what to recommend to patients for skincare and of course, pharmaceutical treatments. But right now there’s a lot of money and social media influence spent on convincing you that some ingredients in skincare products are harmful. What’s interesting is that the alternatives pushed by […]
Returning to Full-Service Appointments
I am happy to let you know that I have returned to full-service appointments. That includes cosmetic procedures and full-body skin checks. But things will be a bit different. See below. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Viruses, Your Skin and Vaccines
Many viruses like herpes simplex, chicken pox, measles, and now COVID-19, have prominent cutaneous physical findings. Measles is a virus that is on the rise again in the United States because of decreased adherence to vaccination programs. Measles is spread by respiratory droplets and has a long incubation period of 10-12 days. Fever, conjunctivitis and […]
Telehealth Appointment Instructions
You can use your iPhone, iPad or an Android device for your Telehealth appointment. You could use your computer if you have a webcam and microphone (with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as the browser). However, if you want to show me a rash or lesion that is somewhere other than your face, a mobile […]
6 Ways to Eat And Drink Your Way to Healthier Skin
Improve your skin from the inside out. I can’t think of a better way to start the New Year. Six ways to eat and drink your way to healthier skin.
Fabulous Results After One CO2 CoolPeel Laser Treatment
CoolPeel Laser Review Mylene just had her first CO2 CoolPeel laser treatment. Here’s what she had to say: “The large pores on my nose look so much better after just one treatment! My acne scars are less noticeable and my skin is overall refreshed for the holidays. My skin looks amazing!” See A Trusted […]
