OK, OK. So I’m not on Oprah, but I am quoted in her May issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, thanks to the generous Val of “Ask Val.”Now I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure Ms. Winfrey is not reading The Derm Blog this weekend; but, if you are, Ms. Winfrey, then please keep in mind: Continue reading
We are remarkably adept at reading facial expressions; they add immeasurable meaning to what we say. Too much Botox® inhibits your ability to express yourself and there is more to beauty than just smooth skin. Continue reading
When I informed a patient earlier this week that I would be happy to surgically remove his skin cancer, I was surprised by his response. “I didn’t know you were a surgeon,” he said. He was under the misunderstanding that dermatologists did not perform surgery. Continue reading
What is the ultimate in natural skin care products? Moisturizers from your own skin. Treat yourself everyday to an exclusive facial moisturizer, better than anything you’ll find at Neiman Marcus. Let your skin produce its own natural oils and don’t wash them away. Continue reading
The (un)safety of cosmetic procedures is getting more media attention this year especially after the death of Kayane West’s mother, Donda West, following cosmetic surgery. So are procedures in a doctor’s office safe? Here are five tips you’ll need before going under the knife. Continue reading
