Category: skin care

  Microdermabrasion, which is commonly known as the lunch time peel, was first introduced in Europe in 1986. It has been used in the United States since about 1995 as a non-invasive alternative to chemical peels. The rapid growth in popularity has been due to a high level of patient acceptance with essentially no discomfort Read More…

Anatomy of the Skin The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides the first barrier or protection from the invasion of foreign substances into the body. The principle cell of the epidermis is called a keratinocyte. The epidermis is subdivided into five layers or strata, the stratum germinativum (SG), the stratum Read More…

  Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or even older, can develop Read More…