By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology While the idea of microneedling, or taking little needles and applying pressure to the skin, is anything but new, the improved devices and technology have put it back on the forefront. For a while, the advent of laser technology took us in a whole new realm, but now microneedling pens are so much better that patients can get results that are just as good as the laser, without the added side effects and downtime. That’s why the new SkinPen Microneedling Device is a game-changer – it’s the only microneedling device in the world that has been studied, cleared, and approved by the FDA, and that’s pretty huge. So, while microneedling has been around for decades, people should think …

Dr. Deborah Youhn, Skin Wellness My patients often ask me what they can do to prevent skin cancer, and I always tell them that one of the easiest ways is simply taking care of themselves while in the sun. From knowing which sunscreen to buy, to how to use it properly, there are many misconceptions out there that leave many at risk of developing skin cancer, even when they have the best of intentions. Below I share my top five recommendations for staying protected in the sun and reducing your risk of skin cancer. Broad Spectrum – We often call UVB rays, burning rays and UVA, aging rays since they penetrate deeper into the skin, but both have the ability to cause skin cancer. A …

Stretch marks are extremely common and can occur anytime in a person’s life from when they’re younger going through normal growth and development, to when they’re older and gain or lose weight quickly. New stretch marks can form during periods of rapid growth or weight changes. Of course, one of the most common times women tend to get them is during pregnancy. As a form of atrophic scars, they can appear anytime the skin expands, and its underlying structure is damaged. As a dermatologist, I’ve found that many of my patients find them to be extremely bothersome, often having false hope of getting rid of them with oils and lotions that may help the skin stretch more gently at best. Fortunately, there are a variety …

What should you focus your skin care routine on during the warmer months? Changing seasons bring different weather conditions which have an impact on your skin.  Once the colder temperatures give way to warmer air, more intense sun and higher humidity, it’s important to consider how these changes interact with your skin care routine.  The focus should be less on hydration and more on sun protection and oil control. What products should you swap out for summer? Once the cold, dry air of winter is gone and we turn off our heaters which dry the air and dry our skin, it’s time to forget the heavy moisturizers and emollients that helped us to avoid eczema flares, contact dermatitis and winter’s itch.  Oil-free or serum based …