How Taking Spironolactone For Acne Can Save Your Skin
Acne,All Articles,In The Media
The Zoe Report, February 2019 You know those commercials for new medications that spend half the ad time racing through a scary-sounding list of side effects, like dizziness and shortness of breath? Well, the blood pressure medication spironolactone is pretty much the opposite of that. Originally intended to balance high blood pressure, it’s actually more…
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The best acne scar treatments according to Dermatologists
Acne,All Articles,In The Media,Scar Improvement
Glamour Magazine, January 2019 Part of the trick to smoothing out scars in skin is boosting collagen, which is what gives skin its firm, even texture. And “this product has potent growth factors, which promote and stimulate collagen production and regeneration,” says Robyn Gmyrek, M.D., a dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in NYC. Bonus: It’ll help…
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Microneedling vs. Microneedling RF Q&A Interview with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Fractionated CO2,Microneedling,Q&A
The hallmarks of youth are smooth, plump, elastic, and glowing skin. Collagen is a structural component of the skin that provides support and gives youthful shape and contour. The radiance and glow of youth are the result of cell turnover and renewal, and light reflecting off smooth skin. Increased blood flow also contributes to glowing…
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What will a detox do for my skin?
“New year, new you,” promise the hottest new detoxes. And claimed benefits are appealing. Who doesn’t want to purge away those holiday overindulgences? Who doesn’t want to feel and even look better? Glowing, blemish-free skin? Increased energy? Weight loss? Count me in. But, before you’re compelled to hand over your CC, you should understand that…
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House Plants Are Good For Your Skin — & Your Shelfies, Too
The Zoe Report, January 2019 There are few things I love more than a beauty product that doubles as apartment decor, like a candle-turned-makeup brush holder or a particularly chic bottle of perfume. My newest #shelfie additions may just be my favorite yet, both for their aesthetic and their skin-boosting benefits: houseplants. As strange it…
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Really, how bad is holiday alcohol for skin?
We make our list and check it twice. In-town friends? Cocktails. College buddies? Craft beer. Family dinners? Spiked eggnog. And of course, bubbly to ring in the New Year. We punctuate our holidays with alcohol, but one thing doesn’t celebrate. Our skin. Yes, you’ve heard it before: alcohol isn’t good for your complexion. But just…
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What is the difference between a surgical and nonsurgical facelift?
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Facelift
Facelifts can be done under local anesthesia for your safety and faster recovery and because they can be combined with laser resurfacing to minimize any scars, facelifts are becoming easier, less invasive procedures to undergo. And with advances in absorbable “strings” that can be placed under the skin to lift tissues without any surgical cutting,…
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Turn your holiday ingredients into an anti-inflammatory face mask
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology,Eczema
The holidays can be tough on your skin. The dry winter weather, the not so healthy indulgences, the family stress! Fortunately, we have a fun solution. What if you could turn your holiday ingredients into a revitalizing, anti-inflammatory face mask? Try this fun and simple recipe that the whole family can enjoy! The entire team…
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FYI: Dermatologists Say These Are the Best Moisturizers for Rosacea
Byrdie, November 2018 According to Jennifer Herrmann, MD, FAAD, at Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Beverly Hills, “Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by diffused redness, flushing, pustules, bumps, and skin thickening (aka fibrosis) and which may be triggered by things like heat, spicy or citrus foods, alcohol, exercise, and sun exposure.” See…
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Sugar Sag: The Bitter Truth About Sugar
Sure, no one likes the crash after a sugar high. And is that extra portion of pecan pie really worth an expanded waistline? Although we all know that too much sugar can lead to internal health issues from increased blood pressure to diabetes to weight gain, we now know that excess sugar can also lead…
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