6 Things to Do Immediately After Getting a Sunburn
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer is almost here. Even though it isn’t technically summer yet, Washington sunshine is strong and can burn the skin very quickly. As you’ve been told a hundred...
View Article5 Things to Think About Before You Go Tanning
So you think you want to head to the tanning bed to get a bit of glow before your beach vacation? We’d be remiss if we allowed you to go in there alone and uninformed. The list below will at...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Give Your Makeup Bag a Makeover
There seem to be many female patients at my dermatology practice who spend a lot of time, money, and energy researching the best cleansers and at-home devices to assure their face is squeaky clean. And...
View ArticleHow to Prevent and Treat Sun Spots
Summer is a great season to spend some time outdoors. Unfortunately, it’s also when sun spots get their start. In general, there are two types of dark spots that can develop on the skin after excessive...
View Article5 Tips for Healthy, Shiny Hair Throughout the Summer
Summer is often a shine-killer for hair: Sun, wind, salt-water, and chlorine can all damage and weaken the hair, leaving it dry and straw-like. Additionally, since up to 85 percent of women in the...
View ArticleYou’re Probably Forgetting the Most Important Part of Your Anti-Aging Routine
Facial rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments are the most popular treatments in my dermatology office. However, a saggy neck can reveal even more about a woman’s age than her face, and the neck often...
View ArticleCan’t Stop Sweating? These 4 Treatments Can Help
August in Washington means one thing: hazy, hot, and humid days. We can’t blame you if you’re sweating a little more than usual, but if excessive underarm sweat is not just an occasional nuisance, but...
View ArticleHow To Evaluate Which Cosmetic Treatments Are Worth the Hype
A common thread I often hear when talking with patients is the confusion and frustration about the massive volume of information on cosmetic treatments and procedures in popular magazines, on TV, and...
View Article6 Skin Care and Infection Prevention Tips for Diabetics
November has been designated National Diabetes Month by the American Diabetic Association to raise awareness of this all-too-common condition that afflicts 29 million people in the United States. One...
View ArticleGLOW’s Kimmy Gatewood Talks Comedy, Big Hair, and the Joys of Wrestling
Netflix’s original series GLOW is set in Los Angeles in 1985 and, as one might expect, it’s full of all the Spandex, ’80s jams and big hair that would fit into ten episodes. The show follows the women...
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