What Are the ABCDE’s of Skin Health?
Skin cancer is a common and highly treatable form of cancer, if detected early. Regular skin cancer screenings with your dermatologist are crucial to early detection and treatment. However, you don’t need to wait around between visits to the dermatologist’s office simply wondering if you have any potential problem spots. You can check yourself regularly […]
Is Laser Hair Removal Right for You?
Are you tired of tweezing, waxing, or shaving to remove unwanted hair? Laser hair removal is an option worth considering. Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It is a gentle and long-lasting solution for unwanted hair. Laser hair works on all areas of the body where […]
4 Tips for Healthy Winter Skin
For many people, the cooler winter months are not so friendly when it comes to our skin. While you might see some people dealing with Jack Frost a little easier with just some cute rosy cheeks, the rest of us are struggling with dryness, peeling and tightness in our skin! So what do those people […]
Is Scarring Treatable? Types of Scars and Scarring Treatments
Think of the skin as one big seamless organ. Its job is to protect everything encased inside of it such as bones and other vital organs. When the skin is disrupted in some way such as an injury, a burn or surgery a scar will ultimately form. Many of these scars are small and inconspicuous […]
6 Sunscreen Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Laying out in the sun and using sunscreen hasn’t always been a top priority for many of us. I mean, who remembers the days when we walked onto the beach with a bottle of baby oil versus a bottle of sunscreen?! The thought of it now makes me cringe! There are so many different thoughts […]
How to Decode Sunscreen Lingo
How to Decode Sunscreen Lingo As important as it is to wear SPF daily, it is also equally as important to know how to decode sunscreen lingo on the packaging. Not many people know the difference between SPF and Broad Spectrum, for example. Our job at Dermablue is to give our patients the knowledge needed […]
Top 5 Skincare Must-Haves to Perfect Your Daily Routine
If you’re like most of us, skin care products can be extremely overwhelming. Most of us have to back up in the moment when we start to read the front of the bottles. There seems to be a million different skin types, ingredients, and skin conditions that can be “easily” remedied. So, here at DermaBlue […]
CO2 vs. RF Microneedling for Acne Scarring
Recently, I had some great questions regarding what I would do for the treatment of acne scarring, more specifically, regarding CO2 vs RF microneedling. Both are great options. I personally would use both if able, but it ultimately depends on the patient’s needs and expectations. In general, RF Microneedling is considered to be “VOLUMETRIC” heating, […]
Signs You May Have Hyperidrosis
Do you find yourself sweating for no reason? Are you constantly worried about sweat stains on your clothes? Do you have excessive sweating in your underarms, palms, groin, or feet? If so, you’re not alone. You might have hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweating. This condition affects about 7.8 million Americans and usually begins during adolescence. […]
