Skin Concerns
Rosacea Awareness Month
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onA message from Dr. Macrene on Rosacea Awareness Month.
Normal Skin
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device, Dermatology Dr. Macrene shares her regular regimen for all to reverse and maintain skin in its natural flawless state: Dr. Macrene Normal Skin Regimen: FACE AM: High Performance Cleanser Add to Cart High Performance Face Cream ...
Sun Damaged Skin
Posted by Kangni Chen onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device & Dermatology Causes of Sun Damage Photoaging is caused, as the name implies, by sun exposure. Over time, brown spots, wrinkles and yellow discolorations occur which in dermatologic terms equate to lentigines, rhytids and solar elastosis. Dermatologic Treatments In office treatments include chemical peels and...
Dry or Mature Skin
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device & Dermatology Dry or mature skin usually has a compromised skin barrier due to genetics, the environment, or thinning of the skin. Some treatments for dry or mature skin include topical therapy to replenish the outer lipids to the skin which helps the barrier and...
Undereye Circles
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDiscolorations or Uneven Skin Tone
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD: Drugstore, Device & Dermatology Causes of Skin Discolorations: Brown spots, discolorations or uneven skin tone may be caused by a number of factors, including sun exposure, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, scars and genetics. Sun exposure and traumas may make skin look discolored, blotchy, uneven, dull or sallow. Melasma is caused by...
Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device & Dermatology Causes of Wrinkles Wrinkles and fine lines are caused by a number of factors, including genetics, sun exposure and repeated movement to the skin. Anti-Wrinkle Treatments Treatments include prescriptions such as tretinoin cream, or over the counter glycolic acids; injectable fillers and botulinum...
Thin, Dry, Wrinkled Lips
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugs, Device, & Dermatology Causes of Lip Thinning Thin, dry lips are caused by a number of factors including genetics, cold dry environment, diet, and lack of hydration. Lip Therapies Treatments include topical occlusives, usually comprised of waxes or ceramides, and in-office hyaluronic acid filler injections. For those with...
Red Blotchy Skin
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device, Dermatology Causes of Redness Redness may be caused by dilated blood vessels or rosacea, and red spots may occur due to sun damage. Treatments of Facial Redness Drugstore treatments include rosacea prescriptions both topical and oral, while devices in the dermatology office include vascular lasers or...