Your summer go-to plans included on the beach or a trip the tanning salon, but if you’ve been exposed to UV rays too long you may have brown spots that won’t seem to disappear. Over exposure to these rays causes an overproduction of melanin-forming cells. These dark patches of skin commonly occur on areas such as the face, chest, back,…
It has been proven that you should never underestimate the power of a good blowout. That being said, sometimes maintaining a blowout requires sacrifices that blow dry bar regulars aren’t willing to make. A sweaty spinning class or hot yoga session gets your endorphins revved up at the cost (literally) of deflating perfect bouncy strands, and at a certain point…
Half of consumers are considering a cosmetic medical procedure and the specialty in which the physician is board-certified is increasingly influential in their choice of practitioner, according to new survey data from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The 2015 ASDS Consumer Survey on Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures reflects overall consumer views on cosmetic medical treatments and ratings for 10 specific…
It’s a fact of life that your skin ages as you grow older. Turning to surgical procedures to mask your age is costly and recovery is time-consuming. Luckily, there are plenty of nonsurgical anti-aging treatments to turn back the hands of time! Wrinkle Remedies If gravity is literally getting you down, injections are a great nonsurgical option for reducing facial wrinkles. Injections of botulinum…
You might be an alpha male, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your skin looking young. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of cosmetic procedures for men has increased by more than 100 percent since 1997. Studies also show that men prefer the non-surgical approach. With more men seeking cosmetic dermatologic procedures and products,…
This summer has been particularly brutal, and we know you want to keep your fresh, glowing skin, despite the harshest of sun rays. DC Derm Docs is giving you the skinny on sunscreen, so your skin looks as great as the time you’re having. This Fourth of July, “apply a small dab of sunscreen before you the start day as…
Summer may be a great time for traveling and taking time off, but can also take a major toll on your health as well as your skin. New environments can be harsh on skin, and travel restrictions make it difficult to pack your entire skincare regimen with you while away from home. Here are a few essential tips and tricks for…
When you need a little pick-me-up this summer, skip the iced coffee and grab an iced tea instead! Your skin will thank you. In case you haven’t heard, iced tea is becoming the go-to drink for health, skincare and beauty benefits. 1. Iced tea is not only a refreshing drink to quench your thirst, but it can also help reduce…
You can toss out that mascara claiming to give you the look of longer, thicker lashes because Latisse is guaranteed to give you just that. Latisse is the only FDA approved, prescription drug to enhance eyelashes. The product has been on the market since 2008 and millions of prescribe users are seeing gorgeous results. If you’re still a skeptic about…
What you don’t know–or what you think you know–about skincare could be keeping your skin from spreading it’s springtime glow. To clear things up, we’ve identified some skincare myths that are hurting your wallet, wasting your time and damaging your skin. Here are 5 skincare lies debunked: Myth #1: You need to splurge for your skin Think again. Expensive skincare…
