Your Eyes: More Than Just Windows To The Soul--The Soul Of Youth
In my last blog, I discussed how natural, hyaluronic acid fillers (which are all basically complex sugars) can rejuvenate the "frame of the face" by lifting and volumizing the...
Framing The Face With Fillers For A Fabulous More Youthful Look
In my last blog post, I explained how aesthetic medical science had made a giant leap forward about fifteen years ago when research findings put a new face to facial aging. We...
Getting That Immediate "Wow!" Nonsurgical "Liquid" Facelifts
About fifteen years ago a revolution took place in our understanding of what actually happens to us below the skin as we age. Until that time, the lay public, as well as their...
Raised Acne Scars: Quick & Simple Fixes To Flatten Them
In my previous blog, I discussed the various quick, simple and inexpensive ways to elevate and smooth sunken, indented boxcar, rolling and ice pick scars. However, not uncommonly,...
Sunscreen Recommendations Based on the Most Recent Data
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to which sunscreen to choose. Labels are challenging to read, manufacturers choose names that sound "pure and natural," and our children...
We are now accepting tele-health online appointments
We are now able to conduct one-on-one virtual dermatology examinations online for you. I am here to answer your questions and concerns and can provide you with the medical and...
We are the Future: Reflections from a Seattle Dermatologist in the COVID-19 Era
“Run away, but we're running in circles. Run away, run away. I dare you to do something. I'm waiting on you again. ” -Post Malone, CirclesI excised a bump out of a patient’s...
Actinic Keratoses
What Is Actinic Keratosis? An actinic keratosis (AK) is a rough, persistent, scaly patch that occurs on chronically sun-exposed skin. The color can be red/pink or brown (pigmented...
6 Carcinogens That Are Found in Cosmetics
Did you know that not so long ago, many cosmetic products contained many dangerous elements? Hazardous substances were also present in cosmetics in ancient times. Egyptian queens...
Derm Tips from Dr. Fitz - Atopic Dermatitis
What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis (also called eczema) describes a condition that results in dry, red, and itchy skin. Patients with atopic dermatitis exhibit a skin...
