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Integrative Remedy: Aloe Vera + Retinoids to Fight Acne

For many of us, acne continues to affect our everyday lives well beyond our teenage years. For treating acne, retinoids (e.g. tretinoin) are considered the first line of therapy. However, the topical...

Author: Ramses Delgadillo

Skin Research Spotlight: Tea Tree Oil For Acne

Acne (acne vulgaris) is one of the most commonly experienced skin conditions during our teen years and young adulthood. Lately, as people have begun demanding more natural treatments for acne, researchers have...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo

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Vegan Skin Care: An Honest Looks at What it Really Means

What is Vegan Skin Care? Living a vegan lifestyle has become increasingly common. Avoiding all animal-derived products has become easier to adapt to because of the accessibility of vegan options available in...

Author: Nicole Olayon MSN

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Dry Skin Brushing: Friend or Foe?

Dry brushing involves brushing dry skin with a firm, natural bristle brush. Dry brushing has been used in many cultures for centuries to improve skin and overall health. This technique has picked up popularity...

Author: Hannah Yan

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

Skin Research Spotlight: Serratula Extract For Age Spots

Age spots, or lentigo solaris, is a common skin condition that results from excess exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Although these spots are usually harmless, many of us would prefer not to have them,...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo

Science of Facial Masks and Facial Clay

Both mud and clay masks have many benefits to the skin when applied. Facial masks are often used in spa treatments and can also be purchased at stores for use at home. There are a wide variety of mud and clay...

Author: Janice Leung

Editor: Vindhya Veerula MD

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Coffee Masks for Rejuvenated Skin

Many people all around the world enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the morning. Coffee is not only an energy-booster, but it is used as an ingredient in desserts, sauces, seasoning, and even skin care products! The...

Author: Caitlyn Dagenet

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

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Lip Masks for Luscious Lips

Lip masks are recently trending products designed to be a treatment to rejuvenate your lips. While some lip masks have been formulated for specific needs, their main function is to plump, moisturize and smooth...

Author: Tara Ghalambor

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

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What Causes Hangnails and How to Avoid Them

What Is a Hangnail? If you have ever felt a sharp pain around your nail, most likely it was a hangnail. Hangnails are extremely common and there is a good likelihood that you have had one at some point. A...

Author: Steven Lam

Editor: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS

Everything You Need to Know About Gold Face Masks

24k Gold Face Mask Benefits Anti-Inflammatory properties Studies have shown that gold nanoparticles have anti-inflammatory properties. One lab study has shown that gold nanoparticles inhibited the production...

Author: Tara Ghalambor

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Herbal Teas to Cool the Skin and Body

Everything that we put into our body has more effects than just providing nutrients. In most traditional healing modalities, foods and herbs are considered to provide a warming or cooling effect. By...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Are You Drinking Enough Water to Hydrate Your Skin?

Preserving a youthful appearance and emanating glowing skin are some of the main reasons why most individuals invest in quality skin care. The number of skin care products labeled as anti-aging, skin...

Author: Nicole Olayon MSN

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Nails: Gel vs Silk vs Chemical – What is Best?

Just like clothes, shoes, and hairstyles, painted nails are another way to enhance one’s appearance. With all the different kinds of manicures available, it can be difficult to choose the best one. ...

Author: Hannah Yan

Editor: Jennifer Ornelas MD

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Probiotic Benefits for the Skin: Foods vs Supplements

Probiotics for skin care are gaining popularity in health these days and rightfully so. Probiotics, considered “good bacteria,” are live bacteria and yeasts that can be beneficial to various processes in...

Author: Steven Lam

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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Skin Stories: How Should the Doctor Tell me Bad News?

Editor’s Note: Alexis writes for the Skin Story section of Dermveda dedicated to expressing discourse from the patient perspective in medical care. One of the most anxious moments for a...

Author: Alexis Meyer

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

Pushing Nail Cuticles: Risk or Reward?

It is not uncommon to have your nail cuticles pushed back or even trimmed when getting a manicure in a nail salon or giving yourself a manicure at home. Many people choose to trim, push their cuticles back, or...

Author: Tammy Wu

Editor: Jennifer Ornelas MD

Skin Story: Experience With Isotretinoin for Acne

Krista is a college student suffering from severe acne, including hormonal acne on her chin. After having antibiotics proved ineffective to her acne, she switched to an isotretinoin treatment. I sat down to...

Author: Alexis Meyer

Editor: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS

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What’s the Deal with Charcoal Toothpaste?

In today’s day and age where anyone can influence trends, commercials for different products can arrive in short, segmented bursts from multiple different online platforms. The newest circulating topic?...

Author: Ariel Maroon

Editor: Jason Derico ND

Is Black Salve a Good Natural Treatment for Skin Cancer?

Skin Cancer Scenario A 32-year-old woman, Cindy, presented to her doctor with a melanoma on her right arm in March. Cindy is a single mother, with three children, and works a minimum wage job. Her doctor told...

Author: Summer Ghaith

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

10 Ways to Soothe a Sunburn

With summer quickly approaching, it is important to prepare and treat your skin for the warm weather and abundant sun exposure that it may get. There are so many skin types and skin tones, and everyone’s...

Author: Andrea Leung

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Glutathione Skin Care For Whitening and Brightening

One factor that makes people unique is their skin color. We also all have a preferred skin tone and there are many products out there to make your skin color appear more evenly toned. Glutathione, a...

Author: Tammy Wu

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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