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The Benefits of Glycolic Acid for Your Skin

SWC Glycolic Acid

Let’s talk about glycolic acid. You may have seen it listed on the label of skincare products or heard about its use in chemical peels, but how much do you really know about this powerful skincare ingredient? What is Glycolic Acid? Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring ingredient found in many skincare products that belongs to the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family – a group of active compounds found in foods. Derived from sugar cane, this popular AHA is safe enough to be used while breastfeeding and has many benefits when added to skincare products. It functions as an exfoliator, a form of skincare product that sloughs off dead skin from the top layer of skin, and because it is comprised of the smallest molecules …

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Time to get your child Treatment? What You Need to Know About Common Childhood Skin Conditions Like Molluscum

Time to get your child Treatment? What You Need to Know About Common Childhood Skin Conditions Like Molluscum

By Dr. Corey Hartman When your child is dealing with a skin condition or rash, you may not be sure whether you should try to treat it at home or seek the help of a professional. But even though it may be an all too common condition, there’s definitely a point at which they’ll need to see a dermatologist. From molluscum to acne, most parents have many questions. While often turning to their pediatrician for answers, dermatologists deal with these skin conditions on a more regular basis. Molluscum, Acne and Eczema: 3 Common Childhood Skin Conditions If your child is showing signs of molluscum, acne and/or eczema, here’s how I would recommend going forward with treatment: Molluscum Contagiosum: To Treat or Not to Treat If …

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Interested in a Chemical Peel? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Chemical Peels, Skin Wellness Dermatology

We all know chemical peels can do wonders for the appearance of our skin.  However, with the wide range of options, from superficial peels to deep resurfacing peels, it may not always be clear as to which one is going to be best for the issues you’re looking to treat. While all chemical peels share the common goal of removing damaged skin cells in order to reveal the healthier skin underneath, each type of peel offers its own unique benefits. If you’re interested in learning more about your options, here’s what you need to know about the three main types of peels, which are classified by their depth of penetration.   Superficial Chemical Peels Superficial chemical peels, often called lunchtimes peels, penetrate and gently exfoliate …

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Eczema in the Winter: Our Best Advice for the Most Common Winter Skin Conditions

Eczema in the Winter: Our Best Advice for the Most Common Winter Skin Conditions

By Dr. Corey Hartman During the wintertime, while some people might be able to heal their dry skin with some small changes like steering clear of harsh soaps and upping their moisturizer game, there are just as many who find themselves with dry, bothersome skin that they just can’t cure. If this sounds like you, you may be suffering from an eczema-based skin condition. Take a look below at some of the most common conditions I tend to see during the winter, plus some steps you can take to heal your winter skin fast. The Four Most Common Types of Eczema, Plus How to Cure Each Atopic Dermatitis: The Number One Form of Eczema Eczema is an umbrella term, so when most people say eczema …

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Dermal Fillers: 4 Tips to Ensure You Get Natural Looking Results

Dermal Fillers: 4 Tips to Ensure You Get Natural Looking Results

You’re hesitant to use dermal fillers because you would be mortified if you came out looking like one of the “Real Housewives.” We get it; we’re in Alabama, not L.A., and the fake look it’s what the majority of us are trying to achieve. Like most patients who come to Skin Wellness Dermatology of Alabama, you’re just going for a more refreshed, well-rested look. When you go out, you want people to notice a difference without being able to put their finger on it. While there’s no doubt that you can achieve natural results like these with dermal fillers, just be sure to follow these four tips to ensure you get the look you want.    Tip #1: Find a qualified dermatologist. The first, and …

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Microneedling: How the New SkinPen Device Has Changed the Game

before and after Microneedling Treatment

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 …

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How You’re Unknowingly Increasing Your Risk of Skin Cancer

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 …

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Does Retinol Help Stretch Marks? Unveiling the Best Kept Secrets in Removal

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 …

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