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  • sun damage

    How to Reverse Sun Damage
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD December 3, 2020

    Did summer leave you with wrinkles,brown spots, and visible blood vessels? Here are some derm-recommended strategies that can help.

  • lash enhancements

    Want to Enhance Your Lashes? 8 Questions to Ask First
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD September 24, 2020

    With the staggering number of lash enhancement choices, it can be hard to know which is the best -- and safest -- option.

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    How to Avoid Dry, Chapped Skin From Hand-Washing
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD March 25, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just wreaking havoc on our population’s health, work, travel, sports, and social lives. It's probably

  • Brush for dry brushing

    Does Dry Brushing Really Work?
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD January 16, 2020

    Devotees claim that dry brushing exfoliates, improves circulation and lymphatic flow, minimizes pores, reduces cellulite, detoxes the body, and improves digestion -- but is there proof?

  • Varicose Veins

    What to Do About Varicose Veins
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD December 9, 2019

    Veins are in every part of our body, but many of us don’t think much about them until our legs begin to resemble a road map. Enlarged ...

  • acne scars

    A Dermatologist's Tips for Acne Scars
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD September 9, 2019

    You’ve battled breakouts – and you have the scars to prove it. Blemishes can be distressing enough, but the marks left behind can serve ...

  • cellulite

    How to Fight Cellulite
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD June 18, 2019

    Dimples are adorable - until they start showing up on our buttocks, abdomen, or thighs. We’re talking about cellulite, of course ...

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    The Key to Managing Chronic Eczema
    Brandith Irwin, MD March 16, 2017

    Your skin is an amazing organ: It has a very capable barrier function, a good blood supply to call in nutrients, and the ability to repair ...

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    Is Your Skincare Right for Your Age?
    Brandith Irwin, MD June 30, 2016

    Lotions, Botox, Dysport, Fillers, Lasers, Skin Tightening ...it’s great to have so many skincare options, but how do you know when it’s time ...

  • New Treatment for Actinic Keratosis
    Debra Jaliman, MD March 27, 2012

    Actinic keratosis is the most common precursor to skin cancer. These lesions are most typically found in fair-skinned individuals, and they ...

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  • Laurel Naversen Geraghty

    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD

    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD, is a Stanford-trained dermatologist, former Glamour beauty editor, and journalist who has written for The New York Times, Glamour, Allure, Real Simple, Women’s Health, and other publications. She has made many television appearances and co-hosted The Dermatology Show on Sirius-XM throughout medical school. Her personal skincare blog can be found on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Brandith Irwin, MD

    Brandith Irwin, MD

    Brandith Irwin, MD, is a board certified dermatologist and founder of Madison Skin & Laser Center in Seattle, Washington. She is also Co-Founder of SkinTour.com a website focused on accurate consumer education on nonsurgical, aesthetic procedures and products. Through her books and website, Dr. Irwin is dedicated to educating people about skin care in the context of a global conversation about beauty, self-esteem and inclusiveness.