Retinol: Benefits, Tips, and Precautions

Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, has powerful anti-aging and skin-improving benefits. Incorporating it into your skin care routine has many benefits, but it’s important to understand how to use it effectively and safely.  I often recommend retinol to patients for its ability to promote cell turnover, enhance collagen production, improve skin texture and tone, reduce […]

Medical versus Cosmetic Dermatology: Enhancing Health, Beauty, and Confidence

As a board-certified dermatologist, I provide both medical and cosmetic services. Patients often ask what’s the difference. Let’s look at each, and help you to understand which services are vital to your health and which are offered to help enhance how you look and feel about yourself. Medical Dermatology Medical dermatology primarily addresses health-related skin […]