Don’t bring me a celebrity photo. Bring me an old photo of you.

Please meet Dr. Scott Hammerman, who has joined my dermatology practice.

More hair in your shower drain? Fall shedding is real. 🍂

When you don’t get enough quality sleep…

I was a shy and awkward teen and young adult. I envied those who were naturally at ease.

Yes, I test everything on myself. Before I bring a treatment into the office, I want to understand the experience firsthand, what it feels like, what I notice, and whether I believe the results are worth it.

Mom tried to teach me how to massage my face when I was a teen. Of course, I didn’t listen. Instead, I became a dermatologist.

Even dermatologists get hair thinning. When I noticed clumps of hair in the shower drain, I checked the same factors I look for in my patients, including: hormones, thyroid, iron, deficiencies and toxicities.

I’ve injected filler since 1996 and skin boosters since 2018. Every year I travel to Europe and Asia to work with physicians using products and techniques we won't have in the U.S. for years.

When I broke three ribs this Spring, I couldn’t do my usual workouts.

Is Volufiline really filler in a bottle?

I just got an Oura Ring 5 because as a dermatologist, I look beyond the surface for clues about what may be affecting your skin.

Got sunburned? Remember that a sunburn is more than temporary redness.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Did my face age overnight?”

U.S. sunscreens are finally getting newer UV filters like Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S), an ingredient that’s been used safely in Europe and Asia for years.

When should you start Botox? Not by age — by movement.

Getting dressed is different when people trust you with their faces.

After more than two decades caring for patients, one thing is clear: my patients who take the best care of their skin aren’t those with 10-step routines, but those who actually listen to their skin.

Can laser make brown spots darker? Yes, if the diagnosis is wrong.

Long summer days call for more than sunscreen. What you eat plays a role in supporting healthy skin, too.