Seemingly out of nowhere you’ve developed a red, scaly rash. How many possible diagnoses could there be?
Literally hundreds.
The cause of red, scaly rashes are one of the trickiest issues to diagnose. In fact, the red scaly rashes in the photos below look fairly similar, but are dramatically different diagnoses ranging from fungal infections to skin cancer.
In our dermatology textbooks, it’s called papulosquamous disorder — and it... 
Do you have brown spots on your skin?
If you’re like most people, your answer is “yes.”
You either have freckles, moles, birthmarks, or a combination of all three. We don’t think much about them. They’re just a part of the state of our skin. We assume if it was cancer, it would look like it.
But do you know what skin cancer really looks like? Could you tell the difference between a freckle or skin cancer — and are you w... 
One of the unexpected honors I’ve had as a dermatologist is the friendships I’ve built with the aestheticians and med spa professionals who refer patients to us. We love med spas — and even recommend them for certain procedures.
But, when you’re considering going to a med spa vs. dermatologist it’s important to know the difference between them.
What is A Medical Spa?
A medical spa offers treatments, products, and services targeting cosm... 
We all have emotions. We make expressions — that’s part of being human. We laugh, cry, frown, smile, raise our eyebrows, and crinkle our noses.
But how do we keep responding to life as any human would, and not end up with smile wrinkles and wrinkles around our eyes?
It may not be possible to avoid wrinkles altogether, but once we understand the types of wrinkles and what affects them, we can set our skin up for success.
Two Different Types... 
Have you ever wished you had a little thicker skin? Not the ability to roll with the punches, rebound quickly, and not let things get to you, but actual thick skin. Skin that doesn’t show each bump and bruise, or tear easily, resulting in cuts from even the slightest abrasions.
Thin skin is a common effect of sun exposure and aging, but we can always work toward preventing further damage. Here’s your guide to understanding your skin’s ... 
Men, how often do you think about skin care?
Usually, not until it’s too late. Most men only think about skin care when there’s a problem, and often, that problem started with dry skin.
Why is dry skin so prevalent among men? Because most men forget to moisturize. And advertising doesn’t help. Skin care products for men are only recently hitting the market, while many products still target women.
But in reality, men’s and women’s skin a... 
Want to revive dull skin, remove impurities, and minimize your pores – all with one simple product? Of course you do! But contrary to what advertising claims, those aren’t the real effects of exfoliators and scrubs.Exfoliators in almost every product line boast of how they banish dead skin, dirt, oil, and impurities, but they fail to mention that scrubs harm your skin more than they help.Why Do We Exfoliate?If exfoliating isn’t beneficial, w... 
Fact: No one wants a blackhead. When they rear their ugly heads, we’re ready to do whatever it takes to make them disappear. But in our efforts to pick, prod, and push them away, we can destroy our skin. So, if you’re plagued with these unsightly bumps, learn how we recommend to get rid of blackheads without making the problem worse in the long run.
What Is a Blackhead?
A blackhead (technically named an open comedo) shows up when a plug of oil bloc... 