Epiphany Dermatology

Why Are Some Pimples So Painful? (And How to Stop the Pain!)

Few skin problems are more maddening than a painful pimple. You feel it under your skin, you itch to pop it, and it seems to enter the room before you do. Even under a heavy layer of makeup, it feels like there’s no hiding it. So how should you deal with those protruding nuisances? Step one, don’t do what you’re most likely to try. Don’t Try To Pop It! Did you know you can scar from popping a pimple? Plus, you’re not doing anything to help ...

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How to Wash Your Face Properly According to a Dermatologist

The way you wash your face (and the products you choose) isn’t hard, but you need to be intentional. So why are you washing your face? Once you have your answer, choose the right products and follow a routine that gets the job done. If You’re Washing to Remove Makeup Use a waterless cleanser such as a Cetaphil or Cerave cleanser. These can be used without water as they dissolve makeup from the face and eyes. After you use it, rinse your face with...

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Skin Looking Tired? Try These Skincare Essentials to Make Your Skin Glow

Remember when your skin had a glow? Back in the day, your natural look included a vibrant complexion with a shine that kept you looking young. Now, you’re feeling a little dull. Why Did You Lose Your Glow? As you age, skin damage catches up with you. Maybe back in your 20s-30s you were out in the sun a lot, not thinking as much about the effects of tanning. Now, years later, your skin has lost its shine and can even appear dusty. You want that cream...

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Living With Melasma: Treatments & Triggers

Dealing with melasma is tough. This hormone-related pigmentation on your forehead, cheeks, and chin is cosmetically frustrating, and stays the course. These areas don’t get blotchy as they darken, but they look different than the rest of your skin tone. Plus, they’re hard to cover up with makeup and can be distracting. The Trigger Typically, women notice the onset of melasma with a change in hormones. Birth control, pregnancy, or hormone treatment...

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Teen Acne Treatments: How To Get Rid of Frustrating Breakouts

Acne can make a student’s life miserable. Not only do they hate the red bumps that pop up faster than they can count, but they face the world thinking that others can’t see beyond their pimples. With acne comes the issues of bullying and poor self-esteem. Most of the students we treat for acne have a negative outlook on life. Why? They’re constantly worried about how noticeable their acne is to others and feel judged because of it. In a stage th...

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4 Lifestyle Habits That Can Permanently Damage Your Skin

Have you ever seen someone with undeniably great skin? Maybe you’ve even thought, “I wish I was lucky enough to have such a flawless complexion.” Although heredity certainly plays a role in skin condition, great skin takes diligence and discipline. And even a few bad habits can keep that beautiful complexion out of reach. 1. Obesity We often hear about obesity leading to heart disease, but we sometimes forget that it also negatively affects our ...

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How to Treat A Sunburn: 4 Tricks For Soothing Sunburn Relief

You’re enjoying the outdoors and staying in the water (because we all know that’s the only way to stay cool in the summer heat!) but before you know it, you’ve burned. Maybe you missed an area when you applied your sunscreen. Maybe you didn’t reapply like you know you should. Or perhaps you forgot sun protection altogether. No matter the reason you’re sporting a sunburn, the right treatment can relieve your discomfort and even reverse some ...

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These 4 Weird Skin Issues Probably Aren’t What You Think

We’re all guilty of checking WebMD for our symptoms, but that can quickly lead to trouble. Most of us botch our diagnosis, either thinking we’re doomed or dismissing the issue as less significant than it is. Other times we brush off obvious symptoms entirely. When we hear about skin cancer, we think, “It’s never going to happen to me!” And although it’s true we shouldn’t always jump to the worst conclusion, we need to be aware eno...

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5 Skincare Essentials for Men

Guys: great skin doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, the shelves are lined with an overwhelming amount of gray-toned bottles and there are too many treatment options to count, but some make a bigger difference than others. If you want clearer, younger-looking skin, these are the best skin care products and treatments for men. It’s what I use, and it’s what works. 1.  Sunscreen Lots of it. If you’re going to be out all day, go ahead and lath...

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How to Get Younger Looking Hands: 6 Ways to Treat Wrinkles and Sun-Damage

We spend so much time, effort, and money on anti-aging, yet most people neglect the part of the body that’s a dead giveaway for age – their hands! Whether your “tell” is brown spots, thin skin, or veins, these are all relatively easy issues to treat. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your hands look younger or how to prevent aging on the back of your hands, here are six solutions for hand rejuvenation. Why Does the Skin on ...

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