Do Peptides in Skin Care Products Work?
Many skincare products use peptides to treat wrinkles. But what are peptides? And do they actually make you look younger? Read more
Oxygen Facials: A Lot of Hot Air?
Oxygen facials and products touting oxygen as a skin enhancer are hot right now. But are they just blowing hot air? Read more
Green Tea Extract Treats Genital Warts
Genital warts are common and difficult to treat. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), the same family of viruses that causes warts on hands and feet, and even the proverbial warts on old women’s chins. These different types of warts are caused by different strains of the same virus. Read more
Puffy Eyes and Preparation H
“Does Preparation H really reduce bags under your eyes?” a patient asked me last week. This old-school home remedy ranks up there with classics like Vicks VapoRub® for toenail fungus (more on that one later).
But does Preparation H work? Is it safe?
Your lower eyelid is a prominent part of your face. Puffiness, redness, brown discoloration, and wrinkles Read more
Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check
Jennifer Garner has teamed up with Neutrogena® and Self® magazine to encourage women to examine their skin once a month. It’s a great campaign — if you find a melanoma, a simple skin check could save your life. Read more
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