Botox® (botulinum toxin A) is a popular and effective treatment for wrinkles. Now using Botox might have another benefit, reducing large pores on the skin.
Having pores that are too big on the nose and forehead is a common complaint from men in clinic. Men have a higher density of sebaceous glands than women and sometimes have excessively oily skin with wide, deep pores. Excess oiliness and big pores can be difficult to treat. Surgical treatments such as lasers, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels can be used to improve the appearance, but results are often not satisfactory. Topical retinoids such as Retin-A® and Tazorac® can also effective in some people, but require applying the medication daily. Read more…
Every new skin care product and berry juice touts its antioxidant properties and ability to keep you young and wrinkle free.
In theory, eating foods high in antioxidants like blueberries or acai berries, or applying topical antioxidants like vitamin C should soak up free radicals. However, in reality, consumed antioxidants do not concentrate in the skin (no matter how much Mona Vie you drink) and topically applied antioxidants degrade too quickly to have any effect (despite what they tell you in the infomercial). Read more…
I recently wore a new pair of flip-flops to Sea World®. It was a hot day and my niece, who was visiting, wanted to see all 200 acres of the park. By the time we were ready to walk (miles) back to the car, I was hobbling from blisters on my feet. Read more…
Foot fungus kills beautiful feet.
Athlete’s foot or foot fungus and toenail fungus affects people of all ages. It is itchy and ugly and can destroy your toenails. Here are six tips to keep your feet fungus-free and beautiful. Read more…
Hair makes us beautiful.
There are few conditions that evoke anxiety in my patients (men and women) more than hair loss. Hair is an important part of our appearance. We are biologically programmed to view it as a marker for a person’s suitability as a mate; this is probably because it’s an obvious indicator of a person’s youth and health. Read more…
