Lash Serum Side Effects: A Mistake I Regret
March 9, 2026
If there is one category of skincare product I truly regret using, it is lash-enhancing serums. I did not start using them out of vanity. I started after COVID, when I lost a shocking amount of my eyelashes and eyebrows. Many patients experienced this kind of post-viral shedding, and at the time, lash serums seemed like a rea...
Skincare in Your 20s: Common Concerns and Expert Tips
February 16, 2026
When you’re in your 20s, taking care of your skin can feel overwhelming. Everywhere you turn, there’s another influencer promoting a “must-have” product, a celebrity-backed line, or a viral trend. But here’s the truth: celebrity or influencer endorsements don’t equal skincare expertise. As I always tell my patients, ...
Why DNA Repair Enzymes Matter for Healthy, Beautiful Skin
January 2, 2026
Every day, your skin works hard to protect you from the world — sunlight, pollution, and environmental stress can all damage your skin’s DNA, the “instruction manual” that keeps your cells healthy. Over time, that damage builds up and can lead to fine lines, dark spots, and even skin cancer. Unfortunately, human skin is ...
Does Sunscreen Prevent Tanning? The Truth About UVA Rays
November 27, 2025
I often meet patients who sit across from me in the exam room, proudly telling me they've been diligent about wearing sunscreen. SPF 50, SPF 70, sometimes even 100, and yet, they're still tan. They look at me, genuinely puzzled. “But I wear sunscreen every day! Why am I still getting color?” If you've ever wondered th...
Menopause Skin Changes: What You Can Do About It
August 11, 2025
As your hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, your skin often tells the story before anything else. That glow you once had? It may begin to fade. Fine lines become more noticeable. Skin starts to feel thinner, drier, or less firm. Maybe you're noticing discoloration or that your usual skincare routine just isn't wor...
Little Bumps on Your Forehead? Here’s Why
June 13, 2025
At Gendler Dermatology in NYC, our team specializes in diagnosing and treating problem-prone skin, and one of the most common concerns we see is misdiagnosed forehead bumps. According to Dr. Gendler, board-certified dermatologist and skin health expert, those bumps may not be acne at all. Instead, you could be dealing with a con...
