Skin Concerns
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 onWrinkles 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...
Large Pores and Puffiness
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device & Dermatology Causes of Large Pores & Puffiness Puffiness of the facial skin may be due to dilated blood vessels, lymphatic backup, rosacea or excess sebaceous activity. When the skin is swollen, it also makes pores more prominent. Treatments Some dermatologic treatments for these conditions include topical...
Sagging or Lax Skin
Posted by Macrene Alexiades MD PhD onDr. Macrene's DDD Drugstore, Device, and Dermatology Causes of Lax Skin Sagging or lax skin is due to the progressive loss of elastin, as proven by Dr. Macrene herself in over 20 years of dermatology research on this area of skin damage. Causes include genetics, sun exposure, and aging. Read...