Top 5 Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun: If you notice your skin changing color, at all, while you are outside, this means that you are not adequately protected. Look for a pink blush. This = DNA damage. Sunscreen only lasts 2 hours, max, even if it is waterproof. Re-apply every 2 hours. If […]
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What everyone should know about rosacea
What is rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects the face, and is characterized by 2 main features: redness and sensitive skin. I always say that when it comes to rosacea, there are 50 shades of red. The spectrum of “redness” ranges from rosy cheeks or a flushed look, to actual pink […]
Guru Series – Joseph Maine
Guru Series with Joseph Maine, celebrity hair expert Did you know that dermatologists specialize in all things hair? Skin, hair and nails all derive from the same original cells in the growing embryo and are all under the purview of dermatology. I turned to Joseph Maine. Joseph Maine is a celebrity, editorial, bridal and salon […]
Dr. Williams Lectures at HAPPI Anti-Aging Summit
On September 20th, I was invited to speak about the molecular mechanisms of aging at tthe HAPPI Anti-Aging Conference. I love basic science and enjoyed preparing for this summit very much. Plus, I thought it was pretty neat sharing the stage with the founder of Clarisonic, Robb Akridge, a really down-to-earth science geek like myself. […]