Some eczema is hereditary and called atopic dermatitis while another kind of eczema is due to dry skin. However, in all types of eczema, maintaining the hydration of the skin is imperative. Using creams (rather than lotions) within 3 minutes of your shower each day is a great way to rehydrate the skin and prevent eczema. However, if you are…
Seeing your dermatologist to come up with an individualized plan is the best way to achieve long-term control of your acne. Although oral antibiotics can work very fast, they are not the best option to use long-term which is why you need a comprehensive and long-term plan to keep your acne clear for the duration with a combination of topicals…
A good acne regimen addresses the exact type of acne lesions for that particular patient. There are many different ingredients and combinations that can be used. For example, prescription-strength retinoids retrain the cells to shed as they are supposed to. Benzoyl peroxide preparations can help clean out the pores. Antibiotics help decrease the bacteria and inflammation associated with acne.
Acne develops at the microscopic level as the skin cells of the face clog the pores and then an inflammatory cascade occurs bringing in the redness and pus of a “zit”. Dermatologists understand acne at this microscopic level and can offer treatments that train the cells to stop acne before it starts.
Although there are very rare adverse reactions with fillers, having this procedure performed by a board-certified dermatologist greatly reduces the risks. Board-certified dermatologists are experts in facial anatomy and restoring and rejuvenating the face in the most natural way and in the safest way possible.
We all essentially “deflate” as we age. We lose bone structure, fat, and collagen and elastin as a natural part of the aging process. Fillers “refill” these deflated areas lifting sagging cheeks and filling droopy wrinkles that develop in the lower face.
Botox and Dysport are used to soften wrinkles on your face that have developed from years of using those facial muscles. The most popular areas to use Botox and Dysport are the frown lines (11s) in between your eyebrows that make you look angry. Using Botox or Dysport in this area lifts your brows to give you a friendlier appearance.…
Dear Renew Dermatology Patients, We are thrilled to announce that beginning Monday, May 4th we will begin to see patients in the office! While we are thankful for the ability to provide services via telemedicine, the entire Renew Family looks forward to seeing patients in person again! Important to note, we are still not in a “business as usual…
What are they? Your body naturally produces growth factors which help maintain healthy skin. Growth factors (GFs) stimulate cellular division, promote blood flow, and increase collagen and elastin production. GFs are also responsible for repairing damaged skin and aid in the skin’s protective functions by helping to create a strong barrier. As we age, we produce less growth factors, which…