Don’t you wish life was simple? If you’re one of those “I crave chaos” people, stop reading and exit my site. If you’re like me and appreciate the rare instance when order trumps disorder, and black-and-white proves to be the case more than grey, then you’ll appreciate my latest conundrum. Antioxidants. As a dermatologist, not […]
beauty
Facial Fat.. and why we need it
Everyone’s always trying to lose fat, no matter how hard Dr. Mark Hyman tell us “Eat Fat, Get Thin.” One of the major determinants of how old your face looks is the amount of underlying fat in what doctors call the “facial fat pads.” These fat pads support the overlying skin, a cushion that maintains round, […]
Focus On The Rose
A wise friend just told me that whenever she feels down, she looks at a special folder that has photos of happy times from the past. This makes her smile. We find ways to deal with the everyday normal ups and downs, each in their own way. What I love about this photo is that […]
3 TIPS EVERY RUNNER NEEDS TO KNOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM SKIN CANCER
#1 WEAR SUNSCREEN Runners are continuously exposed to ultraviolet radiation which causes direct DNA damage and skin cancer over time. Finding the right sunscreen to protect you may involve some trial and error. Always look for “broad spectrum” which means that the product protects from UVA and UVB. In the past, doctors did not appreciate […]
Rorschach
No inkblots here. But it is very telling what we see when viewing this photo. Loud waterfall, calming rainbow….humility before nature…strength to achieve anything.
Curating medical information in dermatology, for you
You’re probably wondering whether the creator of the Runner’s Lift is a runner. To put your mind at ease, I will answer this right away. No, I am not a runner. From a young age, however, I have always admired runners and dreamed that one day I would be one myself. Running always seemed […]