It's the little things that, if done properly, go a long way for our skin. And properly washing our face is one of them. As we mobilize throughout our day, our skin encounters various pollutants emitted from sources like road paving, power plants, construction sites, and cars (something Detroit isn't lacking in at the moment). Did you know these pollutants can cause premature aging, skin discoloration, and even skin cancer? Therefore, it is important to cleanse these pollutan

Have you tried taking biotin supplements to improve hair thinning or hair loss (alopecia), but found all it did was strengthen your nails? The reason being is that biotin supplementation works best when a person with alopecia has a true biotin deficiency. But, a true biotin deficiency is rare, especially in the developed world. In fact, biotin deficiencies are not a common cause for those experiencing hair loss. A study published last year in the International Journal of Tric

Keep feeling the need for being first. But I want you to be first in love. I want you to be first in moral excellence. I want you to be first in generosity. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Did you know that anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color? The deadliest form of skin cancer is melanoma. Caucasians are more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma than other ethnic groups. Those with blue eyes, red hair, and fair skin that easily sunburns, are at a particularly highe

We have all heard the term 'cosmetics'. You may also be familiar with the term 'cosmeceuticals' or even 'nutraceuticals'. Well, what about nutricosmetics? It is a concept that I find to be fascinating and very useful in practice as a board certified dermatologist and internist. Nutricosmetics is the use of nutrition or nutritional supplements to help the skin appear youthful and healthy. Nutritional supplements for these purposes are used overseas, but are not yet reviewed or