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The skin around our eyes is the most thin and fragile on our face. Blood vessels, which sit directly under the skin, are more visible as blue or dark discoloration. Improper lymphatic drainage secondary to eczema, and allergies or other illnesses can cause swelling...

People often ask me what have you learned that you didn’t know before about caring for your skin? Skin care is a personal journey. How much effort are we willing to put into taking care of our skin? I have always been in search of the elusive zero maintenance care...

When it comes to skin, many people look towards maintaining an even and glowing complexion. Unfortunately, melasma is a common condition that can cause brown patches across the face and other sun exposed areas. For some people, this can effect their emotional well...

Introduction I give primacy of place to emergency medicine as my area of expertise. However, this past year, with the undertaking of the Cardiff Practical Diploma in Dermatology as my inspiration, I am now also an Associate at a dermatology office in Canada.  I assess...

Special thanks to Dr John H Smith, American Board of Plastic Surgery notes/lectures. The term “LASER” originated as an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation,” and has a come a long way since it was first introduced to the market. I will...