When we perform a cosmetic dermatology treatment —microneedling with DermaPen, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser therapy —we’re triggering your skin’s natural healing response. The controlled injury causes a short burst of inflammation, which removes damaged cells and draws in oxygen, immune cells, and growth factors. That activity jump-starts the production [...]
Daily sunscreen use is the best protection we have against premature aging and skin cancer, but dermatologists also know that sunscreen isn’t a perfect shield. Even broad-spectrum formulas let small amounts of ultraviolet light through, particularly UVA rays, which penetrate more deeply into the skin. Over the years, that residual [...]
Topical skincare can brighten and soften the surface, but it can't address the actual structure of your skin. Microneedling with DermaPen® capitalizes on your skin’s natural repair process, using controlled micro-channels in the epidermis and upper dermis. Those micro-channels signal your skin that it’s time to ramp up renewal by [...]
The skin on your hands works harder than almost any other part of the body—and yet it often gets far less attention. Combine constant washing and sun exposure with the fact that hands have less fat and fewer oil glands to cushion and hydrate the skin, and it’s no surprise [...]
As we explained in last week's article, the virus that causes warts (HPV) doesn't travel through the bloodstream. Instead, it burrows down in the outer layers of the skin, where it can avoid detection by your immune system and resist treatment. That's why warts are so persistent—and why clearing them [...]
Despite being a cosmetic concern, discoloration doesn't start on the surface. It begins deeper, where oxidative stress disrupts pigment regulation long before a dark spot appears. When your skin is exposed to sunlight, pollution, or inflammation, it produces reactive oxygen species (ROS). These unstable molecules disrupt the way your skin [...]
Differin® Gel, a Dermatologist-Backed Acne Essential Whether you’re a teen navigating breakouts for the first time or an adult dealing with persistent or hormonal acne, Differin® Gel (adapalene 0.1%) is a proven, dermatologist-recommended solution that's available at Advanced Skin Therapeutics. Differin is the first over-the-counter retinoid approved by the FDA [...]
Your skin is designed to refresh and renew itself. Every 28 days, old cells rise to the surface and shed, revealing the newer, healthier skin underneath. However, that cell turnover process can slow down due to a number of factors: stress, sun exposure, aging, and even the wrong skincare products [...]
Knowing what makes a good vitamin C serum is one thing, but the real magic happens when you know exactly how to use it. Vitamin C isn't challenging to work with, but you should be mindful of where you're fitting it into your skincare routine. Where you apply it matters, [...]
Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive skincare treatment that capitalizes on your skin's natural ability to repair itself. The process involves using a device that contains extremely fine, sterile needles that puncture the full thickness of the skin to create microscopic channels in your skin, which allows [...]
