Menopause, Topical Estrogen, and Skin Health
July 31, 2023
Today we are talking about menopause, its effects on the body, and the role that topical estrogen plays in skin health. Menopause is a topic that some doctors continue to avoid to the detriment of millions of women every year. This infuriates me on so many levels. As Susan Dominus wrote in the New York Times earlier this ...
Make DNA Repair Enzymes Part of Your Skincare Routine ASAP
June 26, 2023
On Instagram, you can often find me debunking skincare hype and product myths. So many products do not deliver the results that are promised, and this makes DNA repair enzymes stand out. In the realm of effective skincare products, these are backed by science, and I strongly recommend everyone use them as part of their skincare ...
How to Maximize Sun Protection
May 23, 2023
This article was first published in May 2023 and has been revised to focus on new information about sun protection in 2024. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I talk about sun protection a lot. You also know that my favorite chemical sunscreen - and the one I recommend to almost everyone - is not available in the ...
Hair Loss Treatments That Work
April 20, 2023
Hair loss is one of the top reasons patients come to our practice. The good news: hair loss is treatable in both men and women. The bad news: many of the hair loss treatments on the market do not work. I have some mild hair loss myself, and every day, I am inundated with ads for hair remedies like Vegamour, Briogeo, Revela,...
Our Short and Sweet Guide to Mosquito Repellent
June 19, 2019
With summer here, bugs are out in full force. Time to grab that mosquito repellent so you can sit back and relax when you’re spending time outside. Of course, avoiding itchy bug bites is important, but don’t forget that mosquitoes and other insects can carry West Nile virus, Zika virus, and Lyme disease (to name a few!). ...
Read This Before Getting Gel Nails Done
May 24, 2019
Once touted as a great alternative to acrylic nails, gel nails are just as damaging to the nail bed and surrounding skin. If you’ve been getting gel nails done for a while - or are thinking about trying it - read this first. The once-ubiquitous acrylic nails were sported by many women, typically as a “French manicure” w...
