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People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but these days it’s more like it’s worth a thousand worries. It’s hard to escape your image—social media makes sure of that—and if you’re feeling less than thrilled with your appearance on the screen, that can be a...

“Is drinking alcohol bad for my skin?” That’s a question I’m frequently asked by patients. The truth is, yes, alcohol is the second biggest cause of skin aging—surpassed only by sun damage. Even in moderation, drinking shows negative effects on our face the next...

Ever notice that when you travel your skin suffers from a host of problems, from rashes to acne? The reason may be from cleansing and washing with the local water. I learned this by doing my own investigation into a mini epidemic among a group of New...

May is Melanoma Awareness month, which was created to save lives by educating the public about skin cancer. This topic is a passion of mine, as I started my career as a skin cancer researcher and have since seen over 100,000 cancer patients. Knowing the basics about...

In addition to being bad for your health, did you know that stress is also bad for your skin? As an New York City dermatologist, almost 50 percent of the patients I treat have skin issues that are directly related to stress. In addition to making you feel frantic and...

As a New York City dermatologist, I see all manner of skin problems walk into my office. And while my job is to help my patients to fix those issues, a big part of that is also deducing why they are happening. Think of it as skincare forensic...

In my experience as a dermatologist and chemist, no matter how good an ingredient may be, there’s always a way to make it even better. One of the most effective ways to supercharge a skincare product is by combining skincare ingredients in a single formula. When you...

Demanding jobs, an ever-expanding to-do list, and a shortage of downtime are pretty much the norm in our day-to-day lives. It’s no wonder that we feel so tired all the time. You know what else is exhausted? Your skin. Just like your body can run out of...

Dr. Dennis Gross provides a logical approach to an often emotional situation In my practice, I like my patients to have a calm approach to cosmetic decisions—but there’s no doubt that these decisions can be daunting. It’s easy to feel confused, overwhelmed and...

Most people already know that neglecting to manage the aging process leaves cosmetic surgery as the only truly effective option. One of my trade secrets to keeping my clients looking young and refreshed is something I call predictability....