Solar elastosis, or actinic elastosis, is a disorder in which the skin appears yellow and thickened as a result of sun damage. Other tell tale signs include; rough surface, deep creases, fine wrinkles, and plaque-like thickening. There may be color changes characterized by yellowish shadow, irregular pigmentation and telangiectasias. It... Continue Reading
June is acne awareness month. Unfortunately, for those that suffer from acne, you are painfully aware of it the other eleven months of the year as well. Many patients affected by acne are not sure where to start in terms of treating their skin condition. With the abundance of topicals,... Continue Reading
Winter weather can take it’s toll on your skin. The air is cold and dry, causing your skin to lose moisture. Using the heater in your house and car will also cause your skin to dehydrate. This can exacerbate the natural aging process. We are organically breaking down collagen and... Continue Reading
I am a bit of a self professed skin care junkie. In addition to my at-home regimen of potions and lotions I have my own in-office regimen directed by my favorite dermatologist, Deborah H. Atkin, M.D. I have been seeing Dr. Atkin since 2004, we have a standing date every... Continue Reading
I have to get something off my chest. My décolletage was a burlap bag textured sun-damaged “skinsult” that looked lovely in turtlenecks. I tried the SilkPeel Dermalinfusion—a non-invasive skin rejuvenation peel. This quick 15-minute therapy exfoliates while infusing healthy topical solutions back into the skin at the same time. It... Continue Reading
While many of the proactive changes I have made to prevent future skin cancer have reduced my risk of squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma, I am still at risk for developing another melanoma. Sun avoidance and self examination as well as my quarterly skin checks with my dermatologist are... Continue Reading
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