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Author Archives: Dr. M + Team
Product of the Month for June: SkinMedica Rejuvenative Toner
To Tone or Not to Tone? That is the question. No, toner is not necessary, but if you enjoy it, by all means, add that step to your regimen. I am a fan of finding a regimen that works for … Continue reading
Two Great Options for Acne
If you struggle with acne, please don’t despair—we have solutions. Two options we are really excited about are LED light therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT). Here’s how they work… LED Light Therapy A great adjunct to traditional therapies, we are … Continue reading
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Get Ready for Summer with the Right Sunscreen
Not all sunscreens are equal. Look for higher percentages of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (the physical blockers) or stabilized avobenzone (the chemical blocker). If you’re still burning or getting too much color despite proper application, it’s time to switch … Continue reading
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Summer 2012: Must-Haves
Sunny days are here again and summer is fast approaching! Dr. Magovern has assembled a fantastic list of must-haves to keep your skin protected from the sun and glowing all summer long. Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion SPF 15*—leaves skin smooth and bright. … Continue reading
Product of the Month for May: Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the Skin Cancer Foundation has graciously assembled a list of reminders on how to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen is essential, so for the May Product of the Month, we’ve chosen one of our … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Obagi Special
Mother’s Day is just around the corner… If you’re looking for a gift for Mom that she’ll appreciate every day, how about a fantastic eye cream? The Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Products are one-of-a-kind eye treatments that help restore the elasticity … Continue reading
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Molluscum Contagiosum
If you’re a parent, you have probably seen molluscum contagiosum. Most of our kids have had them at one time or another. Molluscum are shiny, umbilicated (having a little central dell) bumps that are common in kids. Often confused with warts, … Continue reading
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Organic Skin Care
Natural and organic skin care products are tough and can be confusing for consumers. Even though the label may say organic, you really need to look for the organic seal, which actually differs from a product that is 100% natural. … Continue reading
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Product of the Month for April: Glytone Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15
Just in time for these gorgeous sunny days, Glytone’s Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15 is April’s Product of the Month. We love it. Great for daily use all over the body to keep it smooth and bright. It’s formulated with shea butter … Continue reading
Basal Cell Carcinomas
Basal cell carcinomas (or BCCs) are the most common form of skin cancer and something that we see on a daily basis in our clinic. They usually present as a little pimple or sore that doesn’t seem to go away … Continue reading
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Eye Got You Covered!
Why am I getting fine lines & wrinkles around my eyes? One of the most common questions we get! Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes are particularly common in both men and women. The onset of wrinkles in this … Continue reading
Cathy’s Tips on Getting the Most from Your Products
Following these tips by our fantastic esthetician, Cathy, will no doubt result in glowing, radiant skin! 1.EXFOLIATE FIRST Think of the surface of your skin—those dead cells—as a barrier. You have to remove the barrier for products to get … Continue reading
Feeling Lucky?
In Honor of St Patrick’s Day… · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · … Continue reading
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Product of the Month for February: Clarisonic Cleansing System
Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love February’s Product of the Month, the Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System—it’s like an electric toothbrush for your face. The Clarisonic brush is 6x better than cleaning with your hands … Continue reading
VI Peel: $199 Special!
The VI Peel is a phenomenal chemical peel that improves skin tone, texture and clarity by reducing hyperpigmentation (including melasma, brown spots and freckles), softening lines and wrinkles, reducing the appearance of pore size, clearing acne skin conditions, and providing … Continue reading
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Treating + Preventing Razor Bumps
There are two causes of razor bumps: transfollicular penetration and extrafollicular penetration. If you have curly hair under the skin’s surface, it can grow straight into the sidewall of the follicle—that’s transfollicular penetration. Or, the hair grows out of the … Continue reading
Treating Blood Vessels and Cherry Angiomas with KTP
Did you know how easy treating red spots like these blood vessels on the nose is? Facial telangiectasia consist of small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin. They are harmless and can develop anywhere on the body but are … Continue reading
Product of the Month for January: SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex
This month we’re introducing a fantastic product that calms a ruddy complexion: SkinMedica’s Redness Relief CalmPlex. It’s a great winter moisturizer, especially if you struggle with redness—safe for acne patients, great for rosacea. The rich cream immediately soothes your skin, leaving … Continue reading
How to Examine Your Skin
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has a wonderful guide for skin cancer self-examination, called the Body Mole Map. It teaches you how to examine your skin, what to look for in moles, and how to chart them. Click here … Continue reading
Winter Specials
Save $100 on Your Next Ultherapy Treatment! Ultherapy is an amazing, new technology that uses non-invasive ultrasound to lift, tighten, and tone loose skin, counteracting the effects of time and gravity. Ultherapy requires no injections, no lasers, no lights and … Continue reading
Skin Care Resolutions for 2012
I resolve to incorporate an alpha-hydroxy acid product into my regimen, whether it be a cleanser like Glytone Mild Gel Wash or a cream like SkinMedica 15% AHA/BHA Cream, 2-3 times per week. This will help keep me glowing and … Continue reading
Give Yourself the Gift of Smooth Skin!
We are pleased to offer LightSheer DUET, the fastest hair removal system on the market. We can treat your back or legs in only 20 minutes and underarm or bikini area in only five! It’s safe for nearly all skin … Continue reading
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Holiday Bundles by SkinMedica!
Holiday Bundles by SkinMedica are here! Come in to purchase these excellent products at great prices. They make beautiful gifts and are sure to delight—or treat yourself! Manhattan Dermatology is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. We look forward to seeing … Continue reading
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Winter Proof Your Skin
If Jack Frost has been nipping at your nose, leaving your skin dry and irritated, Dr. M has a few tips to help you winter proof your skin and keep you glowing! Baths + Showers: We all love long baths, but … Continue reading
Product of the Month for December: SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream
You will love this month’s Product of the Month, SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair Cream. This is such a luxurious cream and it’s a dream to put on! SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair Cream is a great anti-aging product, containing retinyl palmitate, which encourages cell renewal and … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving from Manhattan Dermatology!
We are grateful for you, our fantastic patients, and hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving. May the good things of life be yours in abundance, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year! With love, Manhattan Dermatology
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Product of the Month for November: Glytone Ultra Heel & Elbow Cream
Dry fall weather can wreak havoc on skin, especially feet! Don’t fret, help is just one product away… Introducing our Product of the Month for November, Glytone Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream! Great for dry, cracked and callused heels and … Continue reading
Fabulous Fall Specials Are Here!
FILL UP FOR FALL with RADIESSE Restore collagen. Replenish volume. Refresh you. Radiesse, a volumizing filler, is a perfect way to get ready for all those big holiday events that are just around the corner. This product helps to stimulate … Continue reading
Dr. M + Tracy at LA Confidential’s Pre-Emmy Party
Dr. M and Tracy attended Los Angeles Confidential Magazine’s “Pre-Emmy” pamper party at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. Representing DermStore, they were joined by other sponsors, Bellacures, ZICO, Fendi & more. Read more about the event at the Bender Sisters’ blog, … Continue reading
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Isn’t it time you got that spot checked?
Fall is a great time to think about visiting your dermatologist for a total body skin check. Did you know that you can develop skin cancers in your scalp, mouth, or other places where the sun doesn’t shine? Annual skin … Continue reading
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New FDA Labeling Guidelines for Sunscreens
Did everyone see the new FDA labeling guidelines for sunscreen? The take-home message is to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher in order to decrease your risk of skin cancer. Some of the major points… Broad Spectrum: … Continue reading
Win an Ultherapy Treatment!
We are happy to share that Ultherapy is giving away six treatments for its Uplifting Snapshots Facebook Contest. EASY TO ENTER! Just go to the Ultherapy Facebook Page and share any photo that gives you an uplift on the inside … Continue reading
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Open House: Thanks For Coming!
A big thank you to everyone who attended the Open House on Wednesday! We were so thrilled to see so many of your glowing faces.
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Reminder: Tomorrow’s Open House
Just a reminder… If you’re free, please stop by our Open House tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14, from 6:30 to 8:30pm—no rsvp required. We would love to see you! Manhattan Dermatology 400 S Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 205 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: 310.546.1188 Google … Continue reading
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Why won’t these bumps go away?
What are those pesky skin colored bumps on the back of your arms? You pick at them, but they don’t go away. It looks like you have chicken skin. You’ve tried countless creams and concoctions, but nothing seems to work. … Continue reading
Save the Date: Wednesday, 09/14
A Casual Open House to Celebrate The Grand Opening of Manhattan Dermatology Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 6:30pm Come see our beautiful new space, meet our staff, and enjoy complimentary one-on-one skin care consultations. Hors d’oeuvres & cocktails, too! Plus gift bags for all, … Continue reading
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Vitalize Your Skin!
The SkinMedica Vitalize Peel is a great way to even out skin tone and roughness. It requires minimal, if any, downtime—maybe just a couple days of mild peeling. It shouldn’t cramp your style! Our patients have been raving about them and … Continue reading
Ultherapy Skin Lifting + Tightening
People are buzzing about Ultherapy! A new FDA approved technology that uses non-invasive ultrasound, Ultherapy lifts, tightens, and tones loose skin. Perfect for the person not yet ready for (or not interested in) a surgical procedure or for anyone with mild to moderate … Continue reading
The Buzz About Dermaplaning
I had my first dermaplaning experience recently. Actually, thanks to our wonderful esthetician, Cathy Wainwright, our entire office staff is now free of “peach fuzz” and most of our stratum corneum (the top, dead layer of skin) after our dermaplane … Continue reading
The Skin Care Pillars
I’m a dermatologist—an expert in everything skin, hair and nails. So why do I have heart palpitations when I walk down the skin care aisle at CVS? Is it just me, or has there been an explosion of new beauty … Continue reading
Oxygenetix: A Great, Breathable Foundation
Has anyone else tried Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation? I can’t believe that I didn’t find this sooner, but I am hooked. I have been using it for a couple of months now and I am loving it—and so is our staff. I know it’s not just me … Continue reading
Laser Hair Removal: We DUET, do you?
At Manhattan Dermatology, laser hair removal is quick, easy, and virtually pain free! We’re pleased to offer high speed LightSheer DUET by Lumenis, the gold standard in permanent hair reduction with exciting speed and amazing comfort. LightSheer DUET targets larger areas than … Continue reading
Office Construction: See You Soon!
Finalizing paint colors…Hopefully up and running in a few weeks!
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Anti-Aging Skin Regimen for MEN
Morning + Night: Wash (or shave—try Murad’s Cleansing Shave) with your favorite cleanser twice a day. Morning: Apply regiMEN’s Age Correcting Serum followed by the regiMEN Multi-Active Eye Cream, and then layer the regiMEN Hydrating UV Shield SPF 25 all over the face and neck. If … Continue reading
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SPF 101
Use of a sunscreen with SPF 15 is OK for the person who truly is indoors all day and doesn’t get sun exposure. But, for most of us, who have sunny commutes and like to enjoy some outdoor time during … Continue reading
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Dr. M’s Brand Review: SkinMedica
SkinMedica is probably my favorite physician-dispensed product line. It was founded by a well known and well respected dermatologist who brings science to his brand. I love recommending SkinMedica not only because the products are outstanding, but because they’re backed by … Continue reading
