As a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions from my Miami patients about ingredients in many commonly used products. Most times, the ingredient list is on the packaging and not on the bottle. Of course, none of us save the packaging and are left with a bottle without ingredients.
Since 2002, Americans have not seen a single new sunscreen ingredient pass through the FDA. In fact, 8 new possible sunscreen ingredients are still in the review process, many since 2003. As a dermatologist in sun-soaked Miami, I make an effort to stay on top of worldwide innovations in this industry. Currently,...
After a long, hot, and sunny summer, any dermatologist in Miami will tell you it's time to get your skin care back in full gear. The most common problems I see in my patients this time of year are ruddiness and
Stretch marks, or striae distensae, are a common problem that I see as a Miami dermatologist, affecting a quarter of people during their lifetime, and are twice as prevalent in women than men. They can occur after any rapid or
Frustrated by your upper lip lines? You're not alone. As a dermatologist at a busy Manhattan practice, I can attest that it's one of the most common concerns patients have. What causes lip lines? Well, there are several factors. As you'd
As a dermatologist , I often have to remind my patients that when it comes to fixing sun damage, "Don't just stop at the face!" The fine lines, uneven skin tones, sun spots, and broken blood vessels of sun damage are
As summer approaches, we get more and more acne consults in the office. Many of these patients come in with the same complaint: Nothing works for their acne. Sometimes this is because the patient has been limited to over-the-counter products,
I recently had the privilege of lecturing on hand rejuvenation at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Denver, Colorado. During my session, other speakers from around the world shared their experiences. I was particularly interested
As some of you may know, our newest aesthetic filler, JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC, received its FDA approval recently. This new addition to the JUVÉDERM family of fillers has created much excitement at our Miami office and across the cosmetic world.
One of the most common questions I hear from my Miami dermatology patients is, "If I wear sunscreen every day will I become vitamin D deficient?" My answer to this is always "no," but let's explore the practicalities of my