Cosmetic Dermatology Blog

Want to get rid of hair once and for all? Then there’s no better option than laser hair removal, which uses select wavelengths of light that are absorbed by melanin in the hair and its follicle, destroying the hair in its entirety. “Because the energy heats the hair so selectively, the normal skin structures are not injured (and side effects like scarring and […]

With all the different skin care and beauty terms out there, it can be hard to decipher what’s really what and what they all do, as well as understand why you need them. That’s why we enlisted the help of two dermatologists for a clear-cut explanation of some of the most confusing skin care misconceptions. Hydration does […]

It’s a wives’ tale that’s been around for years: Getting a base tan will keep your skin from burning in the sun. As summer approaches, we put this tale to the test by asking Delray Beach, FL, dermatologist Dr. Janet Allenby if there was any truth to it. The answer may surprise you. “A tan is the […]

From topical treatments that lighten to in-office lasers that ablate the upper layer of skin, there are a myriad of options to limit the look of sun-damaged skin. Topicals are almost always the first recommendation to address sun damage, and are often coupled with more aggressive treatments. If you have freckles and minimal sunspots, erase them […]