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Sunscreen Breakdown – What You Need To Know

May 23, 2017

What’s in your sunscreen is just as important, if not more important as its SPF number. When deciding which sunscreen to purchase, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of choices out there. This is why Dr. Palm talked recently with Elle.com to discuss the differences between the two main “groups” of sunscreens and why one is very much superior to the other. The active ingredients in sunscreens are what separate the good from the not-so-good – and

Skin Cancer Or Just A Mole?

May 8, 2017

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to help spread awareness, Dr. Palm was asked by Glamour Magazine to share not only her knowledge but also photos of her patients’ skin cancers for an article in their May 2017 issue. As this can often be a confusing and sometimes scary topic, Dr. Palm is passionate about breaking down the information in an effort to educate as many people as possible and encourage patients to be proactive when it

First-Time Fillers: A Patient’s Perspective

April 20, 2017

I was 31 years old when I first had Botox injections. Up until that point, I had really only done peels and facials. I’ve never liked needles, so the thought of them going into my face was not one I was fond of. However, I also was not fond of the creases between my eyebrows, so off to the dermatologist I went. And when I saw the results, I wished I had started sooner. When deciding where

The Importance of a Healthy Scalp & How To Attain Then Maintain Scalp Health

March 5, 2017

Scalp health is vital to hair growth. It’s as simple as that. The reasons, though, are a bit more complex. Here, Dr. Palm breaks down the signs our scalps give us that say they are either healthy or not-so-healthy. And if yours is saying the latter, not to worry – she also offers tips on reviving the often forgotten area. Our scalps supply the network of blood vessels that nourish the base of the hair

Restylane Refyne & Defyne – The New Fillers on the Block

March 1, 2017

Art of Skin MD is one of the first practices in the San Diego area offering Galderma’s newest members of the Restylane family that are changing the game with a very exciting new ability – flexibility. What makes this so exciting? Flexibility means a more natural look, and in the hands of the right injector, that can be game changing. Dr. Palm serves as an advisory board member, clinical investigator, national speaker and physician trainer

How Your Shower Routines Are Damaging Your Skin – And How To Fix Them

February 3, 2017

Shower Skin Damage? Last month, Dr. Palm answered some must-know skincare questions for Shape.com talking specifically about how seemingly-harmless shower routines could be damaging your skin. She breaks it all down with what you could be doing wrong, why it’s damaging and how to fix it! Using the Wrong Soap The wrong soap can be very drying to the skin. Some of the most popular brands of soap available over the counter (for example, Irish

Why We Love Mineral Makeup, And You Should Too!

November 21, 2016

This time of year brings many social gatherings, our calendars are filling up with fun parties and outings as we are sure yours are! We all want to look our best, so for many of us, that includes glamming up with our favorite outfits and of course having a bit of fun with makeup! There are so many choices out there, so we want to break the basics down for you and give you the

The Down & Dirty on Blackheads

November 10, 2016

Blackheads are a form of non-inflammatory acne called “open comedones.” Basically, a mix of sebum (oil) and skin cells get caught in the pores and oxidize, forming the characteristic brown–black color of comedones. Number one rule when you have a blackhead is don’t pick at it! If you pick a blackhead, the area around the hair follicle and oil gland may get inflamed. This inflammation or trauma, the mix of sebum or skin cells, and

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Sunscreen Breakdown – What You Need To Know

Skin Cancer Or Just A Mole?

First-Time Fillers: A Patient’s Perspective

The Importance of a Healthy Scalp & How To Attain Then Maintain Scalp Health

Restylane Refyne & Defyne – The New Fillers on the Block

How Your Shower Routines Are Damaging Your Skin – And How To Fix Them

Why We Love Mineral Makeup, And You Should Too!

The Down & Dirty on Blackheads

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