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All articles are written and reviewed by a licensed dermatologist. Check out our articles below on how to condition, maintain healthy skin.

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Three Skin Conditions—Milia, Whiteheads, Fungal Acne

Three Different Skin Disorders, Three Different Causes, Three Different Treatments Dealing with Milia, Whiteheads, and Fungal Acne Milia, whiteheads, and fungal acne

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Choosing the Best Retinol Products

Beyond the Hype … Making Retinol Work for You Luminous. Glowing. Fresh. Shining. Bright. Smooth. Youthful. Iridescent. Toned. Radiant. These avidly pursued

Preventing & Treating Bug Bites

Bugs Off! Ways to Prevent and Treat Those Pesky Insect Bites Consider the Odds To us humans, they’re all just bugs. And

Summer Skincare Tips - Northwest Dermatology Group

Summer Skincare Tips

13 Glorious Weeks of Summer, 13 Tips for Glowing Summer Skin Long shimmery days. Soft moonlit nights. Bright flowers, cheery birds, sporting

Skincare Benefits of Turmeric - Northwest Dermatology

Skincare Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric—It’s Not Just for Cooking Anymore. Think Skincare Benefits! Check your spice rack. You may well find a container of turmeric, especially

Common Skincare Myths vs. Reality  

Common Sense Practices Dispel Common Skincare Myths   When it comes to skincare, everybody from board-certified dermatologists to spas and clinics, to brand

Taking Care of Dry Skin 

The Why of Dry Skin and How to Deal with It   Itchy. Flaky. Red. Rough. Raw. Stinging. Chapped. Cracked. Scratchy. Dry skin can

Ups and Downs of Accutane

The Power and Perils of Accutane    This is serious stuff. Accutane® is actually a brand name for isotretinoin, a very potent drug

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Dealing with Dark Circles

Coping with Those Pesky Dark Circles under Your Eyes   We’ve all heard it and it’s a statement that quickly brings us down.

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Retinol and Sensitive Skin

Applying the Power of Retinol to Your Sensitive Skin … Here’s How   Retinol is everywhere—and with good reason. Widely touted as the

Dry vs. Oily Skin

When it comes to our skin, we all want the luminous visage that makes us look good, indicates we’re healthy, and boosts

Here's how to change the appearence of your pores.

Here’s How to Change The Appearence of Your Pores.

Pores get a bad rap. Staring at our reflections in the mirror, we worry that our pores are too big, too prominent,

The Fictions and Facts of Skincare 

Skincare Myths and Facts  Whether staring at the mirror in the morning or spiffing up for an evening on the town, everyone

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CoolSculpting© part 2  

What You Need to Know about Cryolipolysis – aka CoolSculpting® – to Decide If It’s Right for You   You’ve reviewed the facts

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CoolSculpting© Treatment Part 1 

What You Need to Know about Cryolipolysis – aka CoolSculpting® – to Decide If It’s Right for You   Likely you’ve heard about

Reducing Your Risk of Skin Cancer

With Dr. Emily Levin, Board Certified Dermatologist, & Florine Mark Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of

Taking Care of Combination Skin

Combination Treatments Are the Key to Caring for Your Skin Combination skin is just that – skin that exhibits multiple characteristics. That

Dealing with Acne-Prone Skin

Think KISS When Dealing with Acne-Prone Skin  Acne is the most common skin condition in the country, affecting 50 million Americans each

How to Treat & Heal Sunburn - Northwest Dermatology

How to Treat & Heal Sunburn

Treating and Healing Sunburn – Here’s How   Let’s start with the obvious. The very best way to deal with sunburn is NOT

Skin Moles on a Woman's Back - Northwest Dermatology Group

Overseeing Moles

Managing Skin Moles Is Good for Your Health We’ll start with rule #1. If any mole (blemish, birthmark, lesion, lump, sore, wart,