Cold weather can take a toll on skin, which is why it’s important to protect your skin in the winter. Avoid dry, damaged, cracked, itchy skin this year with these 5 helpful skin care tips and make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way this winter season. 1. Apply Sunscreen Daily Just because you can’t feel the heat, doesn’t…
Ho Ho Ho Santa! Mrs. Claus looks youthful and rejuvenated, but what about you? The holiday season is here, and women aren’t the only ones who want to look good under the mistletoe. DC Derm Docs can help men look younger and slimmer with a variety of noninvasive treatments that will rejuvenate the face and skin and even trim inches…
2014 was tough year on many including hacker victims, New Jersey bridge commuters and as always, Justin Bieber. It was probably also just as harsh on your skin. Enlist help from DC Derm Docs to help you get ready in time for all of your holiday parties and festivities. The only thing that should be considered ugly this holiday season should be your…
You are what you eat and your appearance is the first reminder of that. Rather than looking in the mirror to see wrinkles and blemishes, change your eating habit to get clear, healthy looking skin. To honor National Healthy Skin Month, we’re sharing tips and tricks for keeping your skin looking its best. Everything that you put into your body reflects…
We are all aware that sun exposure is damaging to the skin. Applying sunscreen for the beach and other outdoor activities where sun rays are harsh on the skin is common practice, but a new study shows that pilots, cabin crew members, and potentially frequent flyers face a higher chance of developing skin cancer. Melanoma is the most deadly form…
For years, Botox has been used as a cosmetic procedure to reduce or remove face wrinkles, making people look and feel as if they magically traveled back in time 10 years. Botox works by paralyzing the nerve cells, preventing them from sending signals to the muscles. Botox is a very effective cosmetic procedure, but it could also potentially have a new use.…
Fall is finally upon! As the weather begins to cool, people start trading in swimsuits for sweaters and flip flops for boots, yet people seem to always forget the importance of changing their skincare routine along with their fall fashion trends. Fall weather brings a chill that often leads to cracked, dry skin. When changing your style this fall, don’t…
Skin issues that manifested in your 50s are going to happen at a faster rate in your 60s. Jowls, fine lines, loose skin and lip lines become more noticeable, but the biggest baddie to watch out for is skin cancer. “Ideally, sunscreen and sun protection is your number one priority during your 60s. You really want to protect your skin…
The 50s are when gravity starts to take its toll on your skin. The skin’s collagen and elasticity degrades at a faster rate than in your 40s and the combination of sunscreen, moisturizing,and eating a healthy diet will provide a strong foundation for skin maintenance. Jowls, loose skin and fine lines make a pronounced appearance during your 50s and hyperpigmentation…
It’s the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S., affecting approximately 7.5 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. August is Psoriasis awareness month. Psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious autoimmune disease caused by a combination of genetics and external triggers. The disease appears on the skin in red, scaly patches that itch, crack and bleed. There is no cure for…
