How to Resolve Keratosis Pilaris Naturally

How to Resolve Keratosis Pilaris Naturally

A patient of mine called me the other day wanting to resolve her Keratosis Pilaris (AKA Chicken Skin) before her upcoming wedding. She was worried about revealing her arms in her strapless dress and having the red, swollen bumps show. What is Keratosis Pilaris?...
How does stress affect your skin?

How does stress affect your skin?

Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed out, your body and your skin tend to manifest symptoms to reflect that? When your to-do list is endlessly piling up, it’s the prime time for pimples to pop up…leading to even more stress. It’s a vicious cycle…and there...
Is your hormonal IUD causing you to breakout?

Is your hormonal IUD causing you to breakout?

Due to the increasing popularity of IUDs for convenient birth control, I have been seeing more women in my office frustrated by severe acne. Many come to see me because their GP or gynecologist has told them that their hormonal IUD (eg. Mirena, Skyla) is unlikely the...
5 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne

5 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne

Thought you left breakouts and blemishes behind with high school? Think again! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than half of women over 25 still struggle with embarrassing acne. Adult acne is significantly different than the breakouts you had in...