After 15 years of practicing dermatology and hitting the big 5-0 this year, I've seen my fair share of "revolutionary" eye devices that promise to turn back the clock. Most end up collecting dust in my bathroom cabinet. So when I started hearing buzz about the
As I write this, I'm 50. Yesterday, someone guessed I was 38. Not because of the latest laser treatment or miracle serum, but because I finally learned something it took me two decades to understand: The secret to aging gracefully isn't fighting time—it's
"I drink a gallon of water a day, why does my skin still look like a raisin?" My patient sat across from me, frustrated and confused. I saw myself five years ago—chugging water like my life depended on it, yet still dealing with dehydrated, crepey skin that
I was examining a patient's skin last month when she said something that stopped me cold: "Doctor, I aged 10 years in the last two." I saw myself in her—exhausted, overwhelmed, and wearing stress on her face like a mask she couldn't remove.
It's 10 PM and my husband is trying to convince me to watch "just one more episode." Five years ago, I would have caved. Now? I guard my sleep like my skin depends on it—because it literally does. Let me share what changed my mind
Last week, my 16-year-old daughter asked me why I "obsess" over her wearing sunscreen on cloudy days. I realized it was time for the talk—not that talk, but the one about how 80% of visible aging happens before you even notice it. Here's what I