I am often asked by patients, is my skin condition worsened by stress? Regardless of which condition, the answer is almost always “yes”. Stress and anxiety can impact our bodies in many ways, and often our underlying skin conditions worsen. Inflammatory conditions such as acne and seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) are particularly susceptible. If you sometimes get a little flaky or…
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…
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Patients often come into the office concerned that they are “going bald”. Men and women alike can experience hair loss from a number of causes. Major stressors, illness, medications, and autoimmune disorders can all contribute, but the number one cause for hair loss in men and women is genetic pattern loss or androgenetic alopecia. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a…
For pore size, fine lines of rest (smoker’s lines), acne scars, and overall texture changes on the skin, resurfacing procedures are the best treatments. There are many options for this, and figuring out which one is right for you is primarily determined by age, pigment changes, and how much downtime you can manage. I think of these procedures as small,…
Join us at 11:30 on Tuesday, September 10th to learn all about the benefits of lasers. All Alastin Products 20% off day of the event. 1 ProFractional Laser Treatment + Alastin Skin Nectar-$2000 ($700 savings) 1 Halo Treatment + 1 area of ProFrac*+ Alastin Skin Nectar-$2000 ($700 savings) 2 Halo Treatments + Alastin Skin Nectar-$2500 ($700 savings) 3 Microneedling w/PRP…
When you think of youth, oftentimes we think of plump skin, beautiful facial curves, or even a chiseled jawline. We do our cardio exercises, eat kale and avocados, and pour collagen powder in our coffee to keep looking our absolute best but still, some areas of skin on the face and body continue to age. Over time, skin loses the…