Dermatology After Dark
What is Vitiligo? Can Vitiligo go away?
What is Vitiligo? Vitiligo is a disease due to a lack of melanin that causes loss of skin color and develops white patches on your skin. The discolored areas typically get more extensive over some time and can affect any part of your body. It’s most common on the face, neck, and hands, but it…
What Are the Home Remedies For Eczema?
What is Eczema? Eczema is a very broad term used to describe a dry skin condition that comes in different forms and varies from person to person. It is not contagious, so it is safe to be around those who suffer from this condition. In mild cases of eczema, the skin is dry, red, and…
How to Remove Facial Warts?
Warts are usually harmless developments that can occur at any place on the human body along with the face. Even though they will fade away on their own after some days, you may want to eliminate them early, especially if they are in the facial region. Due to medical advancements, many remedies help you in…
What Is Acne? How Can I Get Rid of It?
Soft, smooth, flawless skin: These are the traits of good skin that we all aspire to. While great skin may classically be a more feminine concern, in today’s social media world more and more men are also taking extra care to maintain good-looking, selfie-ready skin. This is a trend that makes all dermatologists proud because…
Hawaii Bans Sunscreen in an Effort to Protect Coral Reefs
Written By: Jamee Bonner In an effort to protect its marine environment, Hawaii becomes the first state in the nation to ban synthetic sunscreen that is harmful to the coral reefs. The law specifically prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which will take effect in 2021. “At first this may…
I am Going Bald
I am going through some major hair loss right now and each time I shower and brush my hair I feel like this lady below, seriously though! My baby is now almost four months old and I am currently going through a type of hair loss called Telogen Effluvium. I was hoping I would not…
50 Shades of Red
April is Rosacea Awareness Month, which is fitting since spring can be considered “rosacea season” due to the weather changes causing many to flare this time of year. Rosacea is more common than you may realize and can often be misdiagnosed as Acne. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a fairly chronic inflammatory disorder of the…
Melanoma Does Not Always Play Fair
Most melanomas I see look funky and problematic before a biopsy is ever done. However, recently I had another scary case that took me by surprise and served as a reminder that melanoma does not always play by the rules. I had a patient come in to see me concerned about a new spot on…
Microneedling and the Vampire Facial
Vampire facial, what the heck is that? The name certainly sounds intriguing. Who doesn’t want to be a vampire these days, am I right? Well, the term vampire facial is actually a nickname for a skin rejuvenating procedure involving micro-needling and platelet-rich plasma. The treatment is so-called primarily because it uses the patient’s own blood…
Moisturizers, not all are created equal
I think that winter finally decided to show up just in time for the Holidays. And with winter comes lots of dry, cracked skin that can lead to rashes. I have a lot of patients at my Park City clinic that are from the East Coast and they always tell me similar stories, ever since…
Should you rub that fruit on your face?
No, don’t rub the fruit on your face. I’ve seen several posts and articles about the benefits of certain foods and about applying them topically on your face to get the benefits of these ingredients. Why don’t I agree with this? I’ll tell you, and I’ll start with a metaphor I heard and really like…
Smoother than a Baby’s Bottom
We are all born with skin, the largest organ, and it plays many vital roles. Most importantly it serves as the physical barrier between the outside world and us. It provides protection against harmful UV rays; it prevents water loss, regulates body temperature, and plays a major role in sensory perception. Infant skin is different…
Vitamin C: For Younger, Brighter Skin
Vitamin C really can make your skin look younger and brighter. While vitamin C is most commonly thought of as a citrusy supplement that boosts the immune system, there are several more benefits to this vitamin. When applied topically vitamin C is a powerful addition to an anti-aging skincare regimen. Vitamin C is an essential…
Kybella! Liposuction in a needle
This is really cool stuff! It literally lends credibility to the title of this post, liposuction in a needle. The product is called Kybella (deoxycholic acid) and with it, a sharper jawline maybe just a few injections away. The FDA recently approved Kybella for treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe fat below the chin, known as…
Science and Not Blowing the Lid on the Cancer and Sunscreen “Myth”
Every now and again an article will appear in print or on the Internet discussing the dangers of sunscreen or claiming that the sun and skin cancer link has been debunked. I recently re-read an article online that stated, “Scientists blew the lid on cancer and the sunscreen myth”. Reading it made me grin, as…
Exciting News for Aging Hands
Do your hands give away your age? Frequently we focus on the face when discussing cosmetic improvement, but there are other telling locations that can be treated. One of the areas that most give away our age is the hands. As we age, our hands lose firmness and plumpness and begin to look fragile and…
Stretch Marks
The Stretch Mark Why do stretch marks form? Well…. from stretching right? Probably, but the precise cause of stretch marks, also known as striae, is not quite understood. While many believe that mechanical stretching of the connective tissue causes rupture and their subsequent appearance, there is more to it than that. And even normal growth…
The Cosmeceutical
Cosmeceutical is the term currently used among dermatologists to refer to the area between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The FDA defines cosmetics as articles intended to be topically applied for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness without affecting structure or function. Whereas pharmaceuticals are defined as compounds designed to be used as medicinal drugs. As you can imagine the…
Do you have rosacea? Botox!
Yet another use for Botox: Rosacea is an extremely common and frequently frustrating skin condition. For all those that suffer from the redness and flushing that accompanies rosacea, also called erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, a novel and impressively effective therapy are again in the news, Botox. In a recent study published in Dermatologic Surgery. Intradermal injections of…
Taking Care of Your Skin with Topical Retinoids
There are a few simple recommendations and practices that should be included in any basic skin care regimen. Appropriate moisturization and exfoliation, protection from harmful UV radiation, and avoiding the significant damage caused by harsh toxins such as those found in cigarette smoke are a few such recommendations. And certainly, in patients with lighter skin…
Botox for Depression
Positive effects on mood have been seen in patients who’ve had Botox treatment for the glabella and frown lines (the area above the nose and between the eyebrows). And a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial recently published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds further evidence to support the use of botox as an adjunctive therapy…
