Do collagen supplements boost collagen in the skin?
Collagen is the major structural protein in human skin, accounting for three-fourths of its mass. The strength of collagen fibers […]
Do moisturizers really help with wrinkles?
Venture into a men’s or women’s skin care section of a department store or look at ads in magazines and […]
Do laundry detergents that add sun protection to clothes really work?
Clothing’s ability to block the sun’s age-inducing rays largely depends on how tight the weave is: the tighter the weave, […]
Can a multivitamin prevent skin aging?
Multivitamins are taken by some people daily as part of a healthy, nutrient packed diet. Products like Centrum and One […]
I get cold sores. Does Abreva work?
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters and herpes simplex labialis, are common among patients. In fact, one in 5 […]
For bad acne, I’ve heard isotretinoin (Accutane, Claravis) causes major problems. What are the facts?
Isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative that is FDA-approved for severe, recalcitrant nodulocystic acne or acne that is unresponsive to […]
What do I need to know about sunscreen?
Sunscreens are an important component of a person’s fight against skin aging and skin cancer. There are plenty of misconceptions […]
Does going to the beach help with acne?
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the skin that by hormones, inflammation and bacteria on the skin, which contribute […]
I have huge pores on my face. Is it possible to shrink them down?
Pores are nothing more than the opening of the hair follicle on the skin, causing a slight depression at the […]
My nose is enlarged and the skin is very oily and thick. Any tips?
Enlargement of the nose in people is usually due to rosacea. Specifically, a form of rosacea called rhinophyma (pronounced “rhi-no-fy-ma”). […]