The Doctor's Corner

ANDY MACFARLAN, MD  Supervising Physician

Sunshine is Good Medicine

The Healing Power of Sunshine—Balance Is Key

As a skin aesthetics laser doctor, my recent blog emphasized the importance of sunscreen to prevent photoaging. And, while protection is essential, we shouldn’t overlook the powerful, whole-body benefits of sunlight. The key is balance:...

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The Gold Standard in Anti-Aging Skin: Sunscreen and Retinoids

For youthful, healthy facial skin, two of the most studied and recommended strategies are the daily use of sunscreen and the nightly application of retinoids. Each plays a role in both the prevention and treatment of facial aging, and understanding...

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Snail Mucin 2.0 - Even More Applications

Product Recommendations:

As you might imagine, there are many snail products out there with a wide variety of controls and cost. I have found the following products, reliable, inexpensive, and consistently beneficial. I receive no benefit from promoting these products except...

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