Tips & Advice

Look Good, Make it Better

Read a letter issued by Dr. Hayre to her patients announcing her plans to donate money towards rescuing wildlife affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

‘Hope in a Stick’ for Sun Damage and Acne?

We have all heard of people searching for youthful skin through skin care products. People often refer to this as looking for hope in a jar. For some, hope may have arrived in the form of a stick.

Get Your Skin Cancer Screening!

Did you know that skin cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States? While most skin cancers are not aggressive, early detection is critical and can be life-saving. This is especially true for the deadliest form of skin cancer, Malignant Melanoma.

How Important is Vitamin D?

It seems everywhere you look lately someone is warning about Vitamin D deficiency. How much Vitamin D do you need? How do you get enough? What are the risks if you are deficient? What is the defining level of Vitamin D deficiency? The issue is confusing, to say the least.

Get Ready For The Holidays!

The holidays are quickly approaching, and our time is filled with shopping, decorating, and innumerable cocktail hours, parties, and get-togethers. As you are bustling through your simple, quick things you can do to refresh your appearance?

Melanoma Warning Signs

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and early detection is critical. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 62,480 new cases of melanoma in the US this year, and about 8,420 deaths from the disease.

Melanoma on the Rise in Young Women

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and it is unfortunately diagnosed more frequently every year. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that the incidence of melanoma is rising particularly fast in one population.

Do Your Hands Give You Away?

Since skin care has improved, and rejuvenation processes have become more common, it can be a little more difficult guessing someone’s age. They say the trick is to look at the hands, because they will give the person’s age away. For those who are trying to keep their secret, an expert in cosmetic dermatology can help.

Red Complexion? It Could Be Rosacea

Acne Rosacea or ‘adult acne’ occurs in adults as its nickname implies, however contrary to its name, true pimples do not occur.