Do Your Doctors Talk?
When I refer patients to another specialist, I don’t just send them into the wild.
Vogue Feature
A good antioxidant serum should do more than brighten: it should protect your skin from damage that accumulates over time.
Ingredient Spotlight: PDRN
“Salmon DNA” sounds like a gimmick. It’s one of the versions of PDRN.
3 Treatments I Say No To
There are some treatments I just don't recommend, even when a patient asks.
My New Associate Dr. Hammerman
Please meet Dr. Scott Hammerman, who has joined my dermatology practice.
Being a Late Bloomer
I was a shy and awkward teen and young adult. I envied those who were naturally at ease.
Testing on Myself
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.
My Mom is 84
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.
Minoxidil for Hair Loss
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.
Skin Boosters vs Filler
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.
Unboxing the Oura Ring
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.