Infants and Children .
Children under 6 months of age should be kept out of the sun completely; as sunscreen is not recommended for very young children.  In winter months, avoid over-bathing your child and moisturize the skin regularly.  Using products that are fragrance free and avoiding bleach, fabric softener, and dryer sheets will also help protect young skin.  To learn more, you may click on the Summer Skin Tips and Winter Skin Tips below.

Adolescents.
Middle School and High School can be hard enough without the embarrassment of acne breakouts.  Many teens believe that acne is their punishment for eating certain foods or for not washing their face enough.  While a healthy diet and good hygiene are important for many reasons, they are not the main source of acne.  Acne comes from a combination of genetics, hormones, and bacteria on the skin.  While some cases of acne can be cleared rather easily with over the counter medications or products seen on TV, many cases can be more stubborn, requiring a trip to the doctor for prescription medications.  To request an appointment with the doctor to discuss your acne click on the link below.  In the meantime, remember the golden rule of acne—don’t squeeze!  Squeezing or popping pimples only makes them worse and can lead to permanent scars.

20s & 30s .
The beauty industry has become a billion dollar industry, with opportunities to buy magic lotions and potions at every turn.  Each promises to make you look like you are 25 again.  So what can a 25 year old do so they never lose that youthful glow?  The most important steps to great skin are really simple and inexpensive: 1) Never use tanning beds and always wear sunscreen when outdoors, even in the winter. 2) Wash your makeup off completely every night and apply a thin coat of moisturizer if your skin is dry-- and don’t neglect your neck (you may not have long hair forever). 3) Don’t smoke.  Smoking depletes the body of hormones that keep the skin looking young and increases pucker lines around the mouth. 4) Get a full body skin exam once a year to check for abnormal moles and signs of skin cancer.  To request an appointment with the doctor for a full body skin exam or to discuss your personal skin care regimen click here.

40s, 50s & 60s .
Many things change about our body as we age, but none is more visible to us than the changes that occur in our skin.  Brown spots, broken capillaries, sagging skin, fine and deep lines all occur with greater frequency as we age and can make us wonder who is that person staring back at us in the mirror?  Although we can’t change the past, we can control the future.  Using sunscreen and getting skin exams regularly is a big step toward preventing future problems.  Adding products that contain anti-oxidants and other anti-aging ingredients to your regimen can make an impact as well.  Beyond that, there are many non-surgical procedures such as chemical peels, Botox, Restylane, Sculptra, and laser treatments that can be done to alleviate the signs of aging.  To learn more about the products available in our online store, click on the link below.  If you are interested in learning more about non-surgical cosmetic procedures please click on Full List Of Services for more details.

70s, 80s & 90s.
Despite our best efforts, we all end up with some growths and discolorations on the skin as we age.  Because skin cancer is so common, it is very important to have new growths evaluated by a dermatologist to determine which growths are simply a nuisance and which pose a potential threat.  The skin also becomes more dry as we age, so using a moisturizer regularly becomes more crucial than ever.  To learn more about how to care for you skin in summer and winter, click on the skin tips below.  To request an appointment with the doctor, click here.