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  Dr. Whitney Bowe interviews Dr. Sandy Skotnicki When I published The Beauty of Dirty Skin, not many people – including dermatologists – were focusing on our skin microbiome. So, when I met Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and she shared my passion, we had an immediate connection! Dr. Skotnicki’s area of expertise is contact dermatitis –...

I use many of the best cutting edge lasers and light devices in my office every day. However, I am the first person to talk my melasma patients out of using these devices, and opting for less expensive options instead. This blog focuses on why!  If you have melasma, when you first get a laser or light based treatment, you might see the...

I’ve been getting so many questions about which skincare ingredients are most effective when dealing with melasma, or the type of hyperpigmentation known as the “pregnancy mask.”  Overall, the strategic combination of complementary ingredients to target different aspects of melasma is, in my opinion, the best approach. Here’s why:...

Melasma, and hyperpigmentation in general, is one of the most common reasons people schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. Below, I’ll talk all about one of the most powerful topical ingredients we use to treat melasma, hydroquinone, and the safety concerns surrounding its use.  Okay, let’s dive into the topic at hand: just how...