Double cleansing has been a popular trend, originally practiced in Japan. This concept is a two-step face washing technique designed to maximally cleanse and benefit your skin. What it entails: The first step is an oil-based cleanser. This is based on the chemistry property that like dissolves like; oil-based cleansers help break-up the oils that... read more
The eyelids are one of the first facial feature that show signs of aging. Crow's feet wrinkles, puffy eye bags and dark circles are all common problems as we age. If your eyes have a tired, saggy look, it affects the way you feel about yourself and gives you a run-down appearance that ages you. ... read more
Here at Batra Dermatology, we love our products! We want to give you the inside scope of what some of our personal favorites are and why: Dr. Batra - BioSerum by NeoCutis: "Hands down, BioSerum. I love that it is a powerful anti-aging serum, yet it is gentle and nonirritating. It is light enough to wear... read more
While many people know about treatments for brown spots on the hands, there is less awareness of treatments for volume loss. Thinning of the skin on the hands associated with aging can make them look worn, bony, veined and frail. This can be frustrating, especially when your hands appear more aged the rest of you. Fortunately,... read more
When screening patients for melanoma skin cancer, Dr. Batra, Jo-Anne, and Christina use the ABCDE criteria for irregular moles: A = Asymmetry: A mole should typically be round, or match up if you were to fold it in half. If they are asymmetric with one side larger than the other, they become more worrisome. B =... read more
The PRP Stem Cell Face Lift uses growth factors from your blood as a cosmetic treatment to improve skin texture and appearance. However, this quick, non-surgical procedure is also used to promote hair growth on the scalp, a location where many people notice thinning over time. If you have tried vitamins and topical hair growth... read more
We are pleased to introduce ASPIRE Galderma Rewards, a new loyalty program offering points, perks and privileges for maintaining your Galderma aesthetic treatments, including Dysport, Restylane,Restylane Silk, and Perlane. When you sign up, you'll instantly receive a $20 Galderma aesthetic treatment certificate that you can use in our office. Visit ASPIRE Galderma Rewards to learn... read more
For many students, with the stress of school just around the corner, acne can flare this time of year. Since students don't always have the time to make it to their dermatologist, there are over-the-counter products that can work to combat these breakouts. There are many products that "treat acne," but the three main active ingredients... read more
As a dermatologist, I’m constantly fielding questions from my friends regarding skin care—the majority of which deal with attaining prettier, younger-looking skin. Now that just about anything is available to buy online, I’m seeing more and more interest in at-home devices and gadgets. And I have mixed feelings on those. The thing is, it’s one... read more
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