There are so many dermatology "hot topics" and one that has dominated headlines (and social media!) recently is a procedure known as microneedling. During this procedure, teeny tiny needles are used to poke small holes in the skin; then a serum or cream is applied to the skin for treatment of various different concerns. Microneedling … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Microneedling

We use cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen every single day in the office; it is used to remove lesions on the skin, such as actinic keratoses (precancerous lesions), warts, seborrheic keratoses (annoying growths on the skin that may become itchy and bothersome) and even brown spots that we wish to remove cosmetically.  So when we noticed … Continue reading Whole Body Cryo

There’s an old wives’ tale that Carmex contains tiny pieces of glass, in order to make little cuts on your lips to ensure that you continue to need lip balm. THIS IS FALSE {duh!} However, it is one of the most commonly spread rumors to back up the claim that lip balm is addictive. A … Continue reading Can You Become Addicted to Lip Balm?

Can you really eat your way to better skin? Many foods and supplements advertise their benefits for the skin, but do they really work? Some studies say YES! Collagen peptides, in powder form, have been popping up on many Instagram feeds and magazines promising to "plump your skin!", "increase hydration!", "decrease aging!" So, naturally we … Continue reading Should You Be Ingesting Collagen Peptides?