Patients constantly ask me about “sure-fire” home remedies. For instance: “Should I put toothpaste on my pimples?” “My mom told me to rub mayonnaise on my face to prevent wrinkles. Does that work?” “Does milk lighten my skin tone and help get rid of dark spots?” “If I place two cucumber slices over my eyes …
Any sunscreen is good, right? WRONG! OC Dermatologists Discuss
SPF measures only one type of harmful light from the sun (UVB) and is not the only factor to consider when you choose a sun- screen. You must make sure you have adequate UVA protection as well. Let me explain. UV light from the sun is divided into three categories: A, B, and C—based on …
Our OC Medical Dermatologists Pinpoint Foods that Cause Acne
Some 40 to 50 million Americans have acne, and it’s anyone’s guess how many people believe that fried food, greasy food, pizza, and sweets all cause acne. Ordinarily, they don’t—though they may in you. Huh? Most large studies have been unable to consistently prove that these common food culprits cause acne. That said, dermatologists all …
The “Natural” Skin-Care Scam – Orange County Patients Beware!
Beware of the term “natural,” which is thrown around a lot in skin-care ads. The term implies “better” or even “good,” but that is not always the case. In skin care, the term natural is, in fact, completely arbitrary. Tobacco (a plant) and feces (a normal by-product of metabolism), for example, are both produced naturally. …