Teen Acne: A Playbook for Athletes

Teen Acne: A Playbook for Athletes

Teen Acne: A Playbook for Athletes By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Understanding Teen Acne Acne – it’s a common rite of passage for many teenagers.

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The V-Line Jaw

The V-Line Jaw

Sculpting the Perfect V-Line Jaw By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Jaw filler has remained a popular option for sculpting a coveted V-line jaw look.

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Dermaplaning for Glass Skin

Dermaplaning for Glass Skin

The Secret to Glass Skin: Dermaplaning By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Imagine your skin’s best friend wielding a magic wand (okay,

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Stop Neglecting Your Neck

Stop Neglecting Your Neck

Stop Neglecting Your Neck By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 In the quest for youthful skin,

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non-surgical lip lift

Non-Surgical Lip Lift

The Lip Lift Explained By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 The lips – a defining feature that can significantly impact one’s overall facial aesthetics.

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tubing mascara

Derm Approved Mascara

Tubing Mascara is Derm-Approved By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 In the ever-evolving world of beauty,

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Lip Products Causing Acne

Lip Gloss Causing Acne

Your Lip Products Are Clogging Your Pores By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Lip gloss adds a touch of glamour and shine to any makeup look,

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eczema in babies

Eczema in Babies

Eczema in Babies By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis,

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Oily Skin: Does It Age Better?

Oily Skin: Does It Age Better?

This Is Why Oily Skin Ages Better By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 01 / The Science Behind Oily Skin Oily skin is characterized by an overproduction of sebum,

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Hair Loss tips for the winter

Combatting Winter Hair Loss

Combatting Winter Hair Loss By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 As the chilly winds sweep across the landscape,

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hair loss

Hair Loss in The Winter

Why You May Be Experiencing Hair Loss In The Winter By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 While it’s normal to experience some seasonal variations in hair growth,

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Botox for Men

Botox for Men

Botox for Men – A Modern Approach to Self-Care By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 In recent years,

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spf in makeup

SPF In Makeup Is NOT Enough

Why Relying on Makeup with SPF Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Skin By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 In the quest for flawless skin,

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Early detection

Early Detection Saves Lives

The Importance of Regular Skin Checks By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Health 2024 In the hustle and bustle of everyday life,

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hot yoga acne

Is Your Workout Causing Acne?

How to Protect your Skin After Hot Yoga By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Hot yoga has gained popularity for its numerous health benefits,

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Hangover #SkinTips

Hangover #SkinTips

How to Treat Your Skin After a Hangover By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 01 / HYDRATE,

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gen-Z Aging

Gen-Z is Scared of Aging

Gen-Z is Already Scared of Looking Old By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 1. Preventative Aging Gen-Z is more tuned in and worried about the aging process than any…

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hormones and acne

Hormones and Acne

The Connection Between Hormones and Acne By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Several factors can trigger hormonal imbalances,

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Winter #SkinTips

Winter #SkinTips

Winter Skincare: Hydration Tips for Cold Days By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 As the winter chill sets in,

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adult acne

Adult Acne

Understanding Adult Acne By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 Acne is often associated with the hormonal rollercoaster of adolescence,

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Dr. Lily’s Holiday Gift Guide

Dr. Lily’s Holiday Gift Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Dr. Lily’s annual Gift Guide is BACK!! A perfectly curated gift guide of your dreams.

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Types of Acne Scars and How to Treat Them

Types of Acne Scars and How to Treat Them

Types of Acne Scars and How to Treat Them All acne scars are not the same and we are here to help differentiate the types,

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Why is my hair thinning?

Why is my hair thinning?

Why does hair thin? The average person has about 100,000 hairs on their head and loses about 100 of them everyday.

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Clean Beauty and Skincare Routine

Clean Beauty and Skincare Routine

Your skin is your largest organ so you need to take care of it! Make sure you are following these 6 easy tips on how to maintain a clean beauty…

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Sunscreen Do’s and Don’ts

Sunscreen Do’s and Don’ts

Summer is here and that means you need to protect your skin even more. Sunscreen is the #1 tip in anti-aging and so we have broken down the top do’s…

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Goodbye, OTC hydroquinone

In 1972, an over-the-counter drug review process was established by the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

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Morning and Evening Skincare Routine

Morning and Evening Skincare Routine

Check out these two graphics to see how @drlilyt and all of us at @mclean_dermatology recommend layering your skin care routine.⁠⠀⁠⠀ Do you have questions about what specific products you should be using?

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How to Preform a Skin Self Exam

How to Preform a Skin Self Exam

Skin self-exams can help you catch skin cancer early when it is most treatable. Make checking your skin a regular part of your routine in 2021 by following these 5…

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Top 5 Benefits of IV Therapy

Top 5 Benefits of IV Therapy

Many people are choosing IV therapy when it comes to upgrading their health and wellness game and there is a reason for it.

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Treatment of horizontal neck lines

Treatment of horizontal neck lines

The aging neck is a complicated, difficult to treat area often requiring a combination of treatments for noninvasive rejuvenation....

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Should all skin cancer patients be taking nicotinamide?

In 2014, I began taking care of a patient (see photo) who had developed over 25 basal cell carcinomas on her lower legs,

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Treating the jowl fat overhang with deoxycholic acid

Rejuvenation of the lower face often involves treatment of the submentum and the jowls. Energy-based devices such as lasers,

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Biologic responses to metal implants: Dermatologic implications

Hypersensitivity to implantable devices, albeit rare, is a growing problem. Cutaneous and noncutaneous reactions can occur secondary to metals and metal alloys,...

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Your diet may be aging you

Recent studies have shown a correlation between many dietary elements and skin diseases including acne, rosacea,

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The resurgence of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)

Two of the most unusual dermatologic drugs have resurged as possible first-line therapy for rescue treatment of hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2,

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Hand washing and hand sanitizer on the skin and COVID-19 infection risk

As we deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand washing and the use of hand sanitizers have been key for infection prevention.

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Vascular occlusion management

The time course and proper management of vascular occlusion attributable to interarterial hyaluronic acid fillers is critical.

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CD1a and cosmetic-related contact dermatitis

As industries develop more chemical extraction techniques for synthetic or purified botanical ingredients to include in cosmetic and personal care products,

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Makeup is contaminated with pathogenic bacteria

Recalcitrant acne is a common, unwavering problem in dermatology practices nationwide. However, both gram positive and gram negative infections of the skin can go undiagnosed in patients with acne resistant…

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Halal nail polish

Halal Nail Polish

Ever heard of halal nail polish? As an expert on all things hair, skin, and nails,

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‘Clean’ and ‘natural’ beauty products

Clean beauty products have taken over the skin care market. A wave of new indie brands has entered the skin care market,

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CBD in beauty products

Cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be everywhere now. Since the Farm Bill of 2018... legalizing the cultivation of hemp was signed into law last December,

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Probiotic, prebiotic, and postbiotic skin care

A decade ago, I gave my senior expert talk at the University of California, San Francisco,

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Windshield and UV exposure

As the summer draws to a close and I have finished my 20th road trip with my three children who frequently complain of “being too hot” or that the “sun…

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Piercing art

Body art as a form of human expression is prevalent. The most common types are skin tattoos and piercings,

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Are nutritional supplements important in the treatment of female pattern hair loss?

Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is an increasingly common and incredibly frustrating disease, affecting about 40% of all women....

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The great sunscreen ingredient debate

In a commentary... issued on May 6, the Food and Drug Administration stated that “with sunscreens now being used with greater frequency,

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Nitrous oxide in dermatology

The use of nitrous oxide in dermatology and dermatologic surgery is becoming more common....

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Winter exfoliation: A multicultural approach

Winter or postwinter exfoliation may seem counterintuitive to some patients because skin is often more dry because of cold weather and dry heat from heaters in the home,

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Knee and elbow rejuvenation

There has been an increasing demand for achieving noninvasive skin lifting and tightening around aging knees and elbows....

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