The role of diet in skincare

The Role of Diet in Skincare

The Role of Diet in Skincare By McLean & Potomac Dermatology | Skin Tips 2024 When it comes to skincare,

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SKIN DETOX: Go Gluten-Free…the Right Way

SKIN DETOX: Go Gluten-Free…the Right Way

In 10 years you’ll think about gluten the way you think about cigarettes. Gluten is a protein found naturally in many foods.

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important factor in the integrity of the skin and some inflammatory diseases can be caused by vitamin D deficiency.

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Tiny Bumps Under Your Skin?

Tiny Bumps Under Your Skin?

So, you have your new skin care routine down to a science and your skin looks one hundred times better. 

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November is National Healthy Skin Month!

November is National Healthy Skin Month!

We know you were in the sun this summer… Don’t feel guilty anymore, call today to schedule your full skin check with Dr.

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Drink Up Ladies for that H2Glow!

Drink Up Ladies for that H2Glow!

It’s not exactly new information that water is good for you. We’re told to drink at least eight glasses a day for clear skin,

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The NOTICEABLE difference between corrective makeup and camouflage makeup

The NOTICEABLE difference between corrective makeup and camouflage makeup

Acne scars, pigmentation, melasma – if you have these, you struggle to cover them up. But instead of hiding them,

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What’s in your makeup? There’s an app for that!

What’s in your makeup? There’s an app for that!

Are you worried about possible harmful ingredients in your cosmetics? Download this app on your phone!

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Melanoma Monday: May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Melanoma Monday: May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Drivers are failing to use their sunscreen. Utilizing sun protection measures while driving is just as important as wearing your sunscreen at the beach.

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Before You Get Your Next Mani Pedi…

Before You Get Your Next Mani Pedi…

Manicure and pedicure safety is extremely important if you get your nails professionally done on a weekly basis.

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Spring = Skin Check Season

Spring = Skin Check Season

Before the summer sun cooks your skin and you start to look like your leather handbag,

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Is Your Birth Control Breaking You Out?

Is Your Birth Control Breaking You Out?

Are you breaking out and have no clue as to why? It could be your birth control…

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The Epidemic of Over-Washing

The Epidemic of Over-Washing

“My skin is dry AND oily!” Do you find yourself constantly frustrated with the condition of your skin?

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Rethink the Ink

Rethink the Ink

Within the past ten years the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) constructed a survey of five hundred individuals between the ages of 18-50,

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Is Your Bowel Linked to Your Skin?

Is Your Bowel Linked to Your Skin?

Ever wonder if your skin rash or pimples could be related to your diet? More specifically could the gluten in your diet be triggering your symptoms?

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Spring Cleaning Edition: Is Your Medicine Cabinet Up to Code?

Spring Cleaning Edition: Is Your Medicine Cabinet Up to Code?

The name “medicine cabinet” is unfit for what should be held in this very important space of your home.

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Seven Daily Habits that are Aging Your Skin

Seven Daily Habits that are Aging Your Skin

The quest for ageless skin can be tedious and quite frankly, expensive.  Here are seven everyday (bad) habits to avoid doing to achieve the look of younger skin.

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The Puzzling Relationship Between Diet and Acne

The Puzzling Relationship Between Diet and Acne

The relationship between acne and diet has been an ongoing debate. There are no meta-analyses, randomized controlled clinical studies,

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Folic Acid Linked to Lower Autism Risk

Folic Acid Linked to Lower Autism Risk

Including the right amount of folic acid in your diet will leave your skin looking naturally smooth and beautiful,

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You may have acne, but do you know which TYPE?

You may have acne, but do you know which TYPE?

Whether you suffer from troublesome blackheads or embarrassing pimples, we all know the uncomfortable feeling acne can cause.

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Gleam by Melanie Mills

Gleam by Melanie Mills

If you’re looking for that perfect velvet, bronzed glow then look no further.  McLean Dermatology and Skincare Center is happy to announce we now carry Gleam Body Radiance created by…

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Mythbusters Edition: Q & A with Dr. Lily

Mythbusters Edition: Q & A with Dr. Lily

Q: Do goosebumps cause hair growth? A: No, goosebumps occur when the muscles around the hair follicle contracts causing the base of the follicle to push up and sit higher…

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Steps to Insure a Smooth Shave

Steps to Insure a Smooth Shave

Shaving can be rough on your skin particularly in the winter months. Shaving bumps can best be avoided with the following technique: Before you shave,

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End of the Year Product Clean Out!

End of the Year Product Clean Out!

Out with the old, in with the new! We all have those products that we love and cling onto for years because it’s that perfect shade of red,

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Arms and Legs Looking Drab this Season?

Arms and Legs Looking Drab this Season?

The tanning bed is NOT the answer to getting that summer glow in the harsh winter months. 

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Wrinkle Reducing Pillowcases, They Do Exist!

Wrinkle Reducing Pillowcases, They Do Exist!

The very sheets you sleep in every night could be contributing to those unwelcomed facial lines. 

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Top Acne Fighting Foods You Should Eat this Thanksgiving

Top Acne Fighting Foods You Should Eat this Thanksgiving

Ever hear the saying “You are what you eat?”  Many foods can contribute to acne flare-ups. 

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Tips to Keeping a Healthy Glow during the Harsh Winter Months

Tips to Keeping a Healthy Glow during the Harsh Winter Months

Anyone can get dry skin, but with these tips everyone can avoid it. We see it begin in the fall and by winter our skin is dull,

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Gluten : A Fad or Fix?

Gluten : A Fad or Fix?

Gluten: a Fad or a Fix? When you enter the supermarket, it seems as though you can’t escape foods with “gluten-free” labels or magazines featuring celebrities,

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A Product Worth Investing In!

A Product Worth Investing In!

Washing your face usually consists of a cleanser and a wash cloth… until now. A revolutionary product in skin care is the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System.

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4 Tips For Sexy Stems

4 Tips For Sexy Stems

Well, ladies… summer is right around the corner and with warmer weather means it’s time to show your legs some love!

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Argan Oil

Argan Oil

You can find argan oil on many beauty products from shampoo to lip balm. What’s all the fuss about?

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Beauty Balm.. Love it or leave it?

Beauty Balm.. Love it or leave it?

Using cutting-edge technology, cosmetic and skincare companies are joining forces to create better products that incorporate the aspects of a great skin care along with the complexion perfecting properties of…

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Makeup in a minute!

Makeup in a minute!

Time is money and having a quick makeup routine in the morning saves time. A great product that saves time is a one step,

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Not All Under-eye Circles Are The Same! Part II

Not All Under-eye Circles Are The Same! Part II

So we have figured out exactly what type of under eye problem you are experiencing, now it’s time to discuss treating it.

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How Your Diet Can Completely Save Your Skin!

How Your Diet Can Completely Save Your Skin!

Maintaining a healthy diet will allow your body to absorb all of the vitamins and minerals it needs in order to carry out all of the physiological functions required to…

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