Metropolitan Dermatology Skin Care Blog and News
Three Ways to Get Sensational Skin This Spring
Spring is officially here. As the temperatures continue to rise, it’s likely your calendar is filling up with fun-in-the-sun events such as days at the shore with friends, browsing the boardwalk shops and attending springtime outdoor weddings. Make sure you’re ready with smooth, healthy and glowing skin. Here’s how… Get…
Seven Sumptuous Ways to Show Your Skin Some Love on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a day designed for lovers to indulge in a little romance. But whether you’re attached or single, it’s also a great day to indulge in a little quality me time, too. Metropolitan Dermatology offers these 10 top tips for showing your skin…
Got Acne? Eight Things Your Skin is Trying to Tell You
Chronic acne can be frustrating and even a bit embarrassing. But it can also be a tell-tale sign of health mistakes you’re making. If you’re experiencing an outbreak, here are eight things your skin may be trying to tell you. You’re dehydrated: When you don’t get enough water, your body…
Debunking Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Botox
Among minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures, Botox remains the most popular year after year. In 2014, some 6.7 million Botox injections were administered to patients across the United States, up six percent from 2013. That figure is nearly three times the number of dermal filler procedures administered (2.3 million). Despite the fact…
Keep Your Lips Kissably Healthy During the Wintertime
The frigid wintertime temperatures can do a number on your lips. The cold can sap the air of moisture, leaving your skin dry and cracked. Your lips can take the brunt of it all because the lip skin is among the thinnest on the body and the lips have few…
Give Yourself the Gift of Beauty this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for giving. And undoubtedly, you’re already busily shopping for and wrapping gifts carefully chosen for the ones you love. But the holidays can prove stressful. And study after study after study shows that giving yourself a little love goes a long way in ensuring a healthy body…
Five Recommended Tweaks to Amp Up Your Fall Skincare Routine
As the hot summer months give way to crisp, cool autumn days, no doubt you’re enjoying pulling out your cozy sweaters and fashionable boots. But don’t stop there. While donning your fall attire, refining your seasonal skincare routine is another beauty must. Here are five recommendations from Metropolitan Dermatology: Humidify…
Got Acne? Five Ways You’re Making it Worse
Some 95 percent of Americans experience acne at some point in their lives, both during the teenage years and into adulthood. Unfortunately, the DIY acne treatment route that many take can actually make the condition worse. Here are five ways you may be making your acne worse: Scrubbing: Your facial…
Acne Facts & Stats – It’s Not Just a Teen Thing
Acne can be embarrassing for anyone and unfortunately, it’s also the most common skin condition in the US by far. It happens when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells and, if gone untreated, can leave skin marked with dark spots and permanent scars. If you’re experiencing a…
Six Preventable Causes of Premature Aging
Facial aging is a top concern among both women and men. But it’s not just the years that add lines and wrinkles and folds to your look. A range of other factors can do damage to your complexion. But there’s good news. Most of these factors are choices we make…
