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The Ins & Outs of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
What is HS? Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that has been increasingly recognized by not only the...
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All You Need To Know About Vaseline
The ever-so-popular petroleum jelly (also known as petroleum) has been used since the late 1800s for wound healing and burns. Petroleum...
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Psoriasis & COVID-19: Special Guest Dr. Joel Gelfand
Dr. Rina Allawh is joined by psoriasis expert Dr. Joel Gelfand to discuss psoriasis and safety of biologic medications during the...
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The Skin-Gut Connection
Does what we eat impact our skin and in what way?! Well...the answer may surprise you! Tune into a new episode of Skin the Surface as Dr...
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Don't Believe These Common Skincare Myths
Sunscreen can cause acne breakouts. This myth is not entirely true! Facial sunscreens that are labeled for facial use only,...
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Youthful Skin At Any Age
The following are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking refreshed, youthful and healthy at any age! 20s: To maintain that youthful...
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Tackling Sunburns
Sunburns occur if the skin gets too much sun with minimal proper protection. Majority of sunburns are mild, also known as first-degree...
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Breast Hair: Why does it occur & What can be done?
Believe it or not we have hair follicles on the breast and around the areola—this is completely normal and common in females. Similar to...
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Skin Cancer in Young Adults
What may come to a surprise to many is that skin cancer can occur in young adults. In fact, skin cancer, specifically melanoma, is on the...
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Heat Rash... don’t sweat it!
With warmer and humid weather, we may experience a rash called "heat rash". What is a heat rash? A heat rash is a common skin condition...
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A Different type of acne: Sebaceous Filaments
Sebaceous filaments are composed of the natural keratinized lining of the upper portion of the hair follicle and may resemble black...
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Break-up with these harmful skincare habits
Break-ups can be tough, especially with some of our “harmful” habits with our skin routine. Popping pimples: When that pesky pimple won’t...
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"Strawberry skin" on the legs?
“Strawberry skin” is a term that is used to describe a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. What is keratosis pilaris? This is a skin...
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Can fungus cause acne?
Yes! Believe it or not acne may not always be caused by skin bacteria. In fact, there is a type of acne called pityrosporum folliculitis...
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The Ins and Outs of Dermaplaning
What is dermaplaning and should I do it? Dermaplaning is a method performed to manually exfoliate the skin in order to remove skin oil,...
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Does your baby have dry skin?
Dry skin is a common skin concern in newborns and infants and may be frustrating for any new parent. Here are the common causes of dry...
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The Many "Faces" of Rosacea
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic, but often treatable skin condition. Rosacea is a common concern for many of my patients, but...
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Getting ready before the "I do"
From lasers to injectables, the cosmetic options are seemingly endless for brides-and grooms to-be, members of the wedding party, or even...
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Let those lashes grow!
Eyelash growth serums typically contain ingredients that promote and extend the growth phase of hair, such as prostaglandins and...
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Bug Bites: Natural Remedies, Tips & Tricks
Experiencing bug bites this summer? Check out the following natural remedies to help relieve your bug bites: Zinc oxide: Zinc oxide is an...
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