By, Kristin Scord, PA-C Newport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery It’s wedding season! The Founders of The Grotto Custom Menswear recently reached out to NBDPS for advice on how to help their clients look their best from head-to-toe on their wedding day! For this special collaboration, we have put together a simple countdown to […]
Frequently Asked Questions: Is sunscreen bad for coral reefs? Chemical components, oxybenzone & octinoxate, may be toxic and damage coral reefs and have been banned in Hawaii and Key West. Mineral sunscreens are safe! Are sunscreens absorbed into the blood? Chemical sunscreens get absorbed into blood but we don’t know if it causes any harm […]
It is no secret that exercise is good for your heart, mental wellbeing, and waistline, so perhaps it comes as no surprise that it enhances skin health as well. Regular, moderate-intensity* exercise: ● Enhances natural antioxidant production. ● Increases resistance to oxidative damage from ultraviolet (UV) light and other physical stresses by enhancing DNA repair. […]
With so many skincare products available, sometimes it is difficult to tell if your skin might react to any ingredient, including any of the preservatives. A possible allergic contact dermatitis might occur where the skin becomes red, swollen and itchy. Here’s how to test skincare products at home: 1) Do a test spot on a small […]
Patch testing is a non-invasive procedure that helps dermatologists identify the substances that trigger an allergic reaction on your skin. It involves applying small amounts of suspected allergens, called haptins, onto your skin, usually on your back, and leaving them there for a couple of days to see if a reaction occurs. If you suffer […]
1) Picking at your skin Popping pimples or picking at dry skin could cause skin irritation, inflammation and subsequently even hyperpigmentation in certain skin types. 2) Over exfoliation Exfoliating the skin can help remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture, but over-exfoliation can cause skin irritation and dryness. It could also make acne worse. It’s best […]
Wrinkles are folds and creases on our skin that develop as we get older due to decrease in collagen and elastin. They can happen due to chronic sun damage, smoking or even environmental factors such as pollution. Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process and can also be due to repeated facial expressions […]
What is Acne? Acne is a skin condition that involves the pilosebaceous unit, which includes the oil gland and hair follicle. Various factors such as genetic predisposition, hormones, diet, stress and hygiene can contribute to excess oil production, an increase in bacteria, and plugging of dead skin cells that lead to inflammatory acne lesions. It […]
Infantile eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects infants and young children. It is characterized by red, itchy, and dry patches of skin, which can be quite uncomfortable. If your child has been diagnosed with infantile eczema, it is important to understand the causes, presentation, triggers, and treatments. […]
Eczema Eczema is a generic term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed, irritated, and/or itchy. There are two major types of eczema: contact dermatitis (allergic and irritant) and atopic dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the skin becomes sensitized to a specific agent, known as an allergen. Irritant […]