Winter has a nasty habit of drying things up. Just as your skin suffers from the chilly weather and lack of humidity, your hair takes a beating in the colder months. That’s why it needs a little extra TLC and protection to keep the worst of the damage at bay. [...]
Aging often results in hair loss, along with a host of other causes, like stress, poor nutrition, and genetics. But if you're left scratching your head about the cause of sudden, extreme hair loss, you could be dealing with an autoimmune disorder called Alopecia areata. While technically alopecia causes hair [...]
Since Dr. M. Elizabeth Briden opened the doors to Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute in 1997, we have sought to provide a dermatology practice and skin care product service that provided the highest levels of personalized medical and cosmetic care delivered in a relaxing and beautiful environment for our patients. [...]
What starts as a few extra strands in the shower or a receding hair line can quickly escalate to a full-on case of thinning hair. Even the most luscious locks aren't immune, and thinning can be onset by anything from stress to sickness. In fact, nearly 85% of men will [...]
At Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute and Advanced Skin Therapeutics, our first priority is the health and safety of our patients and staff. In an effort to do our part in keeping the spread of COVID-19 to a minimum, while still giving our patients the care they need, Dr. Briden, [...]
Biotin supplements, sometimes called Vitamin H (from the German words for hair and skin, "Haar und Haut") or B7, has experienced a serious boom in the health supplement world when it was discovered that a deficiency of this necessary nutrient could lead to thinning hair and brittle nails. While it's [...]
While long, dark lashes and carefully sculpted brows have always been a sign of feminine beauty, there's been a massive resurgence in beauty products that promise to give you the doe eyes you've always envied. It comes as no surprise, as lashes and brows are fashion accessories in themselves. Brows [...]
In a modern world that values freshness and youth, more men than ever before are seeking skin rejuvenation procedures. From facials to injectables, the stigma surrounding cosmetic services for men is quickly falling away. Instead, clinics and clients are working together to find treatment options that brighten, tighten, and refresh. [...]
If you experience scaling, itching, inflammation, and redness on your skin, you may be living with psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that affects as many as 7.5 million Americans. Types of Psoriasis There are 5 types of psoriasis that can occur. Around 80% of patients who present with psoriasis have plaque [...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at ADCI & AST. The holidays are the perfect time to take a little "me time" to refresh and revive your skin. Winter weather, sleepless nights, and stress can take a major toll on your skin. Plan accordingly, and enjoy rejuvenating [...]
