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12.28.2011

Clarisonic Facial Brush?

Dear Desi Dermatology Readers,

This is a quick article from the Wall Street Journal giving some information about those facial brushes that are so popular these days.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204058404577110540383300570.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
 
I have not yet tried the Olay version (which is around $30) but the Clarisonic (which is around $125- $220 depending on the version and the store) is wonderful -- the only caveat being that having two children under the age of 2- I rarely get the opportunity to use mine!! With regular use though, my skin does feel smoother and the pores appear tighter.

12.14.2011

Why do I get red bumps after waxing?

Dear Readers,
Many of my patients are concerned about little red bumps that develop after their waxing procedures.


Do not worry, these red bumps that develop are very common and due to inflammed hair follicles after the waxing.

In most cases, the red bumps are only temporary and calm down after a day or so. The bumps typically do not signify that you are allergic to the wax or that the aesthetician has burned you/ caused permanent harm.

Tips to minimize the red bumps include: