Wearing a mask has become part of our every day life in 2020, but it can lead to annoying acne. To make matters worse, our skin can be extra sensitive with the constant friction and typical acne regimens can be too harsh. Follow these steps to help prevent new break-outs! First, wash your face with […]
Read MoreHaving clean, fresh-looking skin can help your kids look and feel more confident when it’s time to go back to school – even when on a zoom lesson! Acne, eczema, dermatitis and mask acne (aka maskne) are common teenage skin care woes that can make them feel self-conscious about their appearance and distract them from […]
Read MoreBy mid-December, if you haven’t set yearly resolutions yet, you’ve probably at least started mulling over ideas. Skin care might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but making an effort to improve your skin’s health is as valid a goal as any. After all, your skin is your largest organ.
Read MoreAsk any skin expert for advice on combatting dryness, and there’s a 99.9 percent chance that they’ll respond with two words: hyaluronic acid. Because hyaluronic acid is something your body naturally produces, it benefits everyone, regardless of skin type (though, it’s important to note that this production starts declining in our late twenties, much like collagen). But just because it’s an ingredient that’s important for keeping moisture within your skin, it doesn’t have to cost a million dollars.
Read More<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our new beauty series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, she’ll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to the next […]
Read More Whether you’ve embraced #bigbushenergy or are strictly team #baldisbeautiful, deciding what to do with the hair on your nether regions is one of the most personal choices you can make. And man oh man, are there choices. From waxing to shaving to laser, there seems to be a mode of hair removal to fit every […]
Read MoreWelcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, she’ll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to the next level. If you put on sunscreen every day, congratulations. You are among […]
Read MoreNew London, CT: Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut has partnered with the Waterford Parks & Recreation department to launch a complimentary sunscreen station at Waterford Beach Park. Beach goers will be able to help themselves to Raw Elements sunscreen, courtesy of Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut. Raw Elements is a broad-spectrum, non-nano zinc oxide, reef-safe sunscreen that […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Acne Acne is a very common and well understood condition, affecting up to 85 percent of teenagers. Yet, this age group may be reluctant to seek out treatment or disclose how bothersome it may actually be. Acne is a highly visible condition, and when left untreated it can lead to permanent scarring. Acne […]
Read MoreBy Marissa Carignan, PA-C. Seborrheic Keratoses (SKs), often referred to as “age spots” or “barnacles”, are some of the most common skin lesions diagnosed by dermatologists on a daily basis. They can range in color from white to black but are typically tan/brown. Seborrheic Keratoses may be flat but often have a raised and rough […]
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