3 Basic Ways to Treat Acne at Home
We all want to have healthy, clear skin. Nobody wants to look in the mirror and see anything close to an acne breakout. Unfortunately, acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world and it affects an estimated 85% of people at some point in their lives. However acne can be treated […]
Is Laser Hair Removal Right for You?
This article was last updated on October 14, 2024. 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 […]
CO2 vs. RF Microneedling for Acne Scarring
This article was last updated on August 26. 2024. Recently, I had some great questions regarding what I would do for the treatment of acne scarring, more specifically, regarding CO2 ablative laser resurfacing vs RF microneedling. Both are great options. I personally would use both if able, but it ultimately depends on the patient’s needs […]
4 Signs You Are Experiencing Hormonal Acne
This article was last updated on August 22nd, 2024. Acne is a very common, frustrating, and usually inconvenient skin condition that most people experience at different points in their lives. Teenagers and/or young adults often experience the worst and most persistent cases of acne, thanks to their rapidly changing hormones. However, adults are not exempt […]
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 […]
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 […]
