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Could Latisse help me regrow eyebrows? Or does it only work on eyelashes?

Latisse is only FDA approved for eyelashes, but we know from having had our patients and employees try it that is does work for eyebrows as well!

- Dr. Wright

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What affect do birth control pills have on acne?

In many cases, acne is related to hormonal changes in the body. Birth control pills can help to regulate changes in hormones and thereby have an effect on your acne condition.

- Dr. Wright

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I’ve heard that laser resurfacing can be dangerous for people with darker complexions. Is this true? Are there any laser treatments that are safe for people of color?

The short answer is that the safety of a laser resurfacing depends on how dark the skin type is and what type of resurfacing is being undertaken. For example, CO2 and Erbium laser resurfacing is generally considered unsafe for African Americans, but there are other no-downtime procedures that are perfectly fine. Ultimately, whether or not he procedure is safe or not for at particular skin type depends on what kind of healing response take place and to what depth in the skin the laser resurfacing goes.

- Dr. Wright

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Is there a product that can be used on lips to reduce the brown spot on the bottom lip that is cause by sun damage?

That sound like something you have a doctor look at. It could be sun damage or it could be a precancerous or cancerous change.

- Dr. Wright

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Can the same lotions treat both eczema and mild to moderate plaque psoriasis? I have gotten a lotion form a family member that uses if for eczema. Would the same lotion work on my plaque psoriasis?
You really shouldn’t share lotions and creams of family or friends. However the steroid lotions we use for eczema also work on psoriasis.

- Dr. Wright

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Is microdermabrasion the best treatment for blackheads and whiteheads?

Mircodermabrasion can help with blackheads and whiteheads. A good skin regimen is also needed to keep the skin young and fresh. It is an important part of a good acne program.

- Dr. Wright

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What is the best procedure for removing moles? My neck is full of little moles that itch, sometimes becomes irritating, and are unsightly. What can I have done to eliminate them?

It depends on what kind of spots that you have they may be moles or they may be some spots that look like moles called skin tags. Skin tags which are brown colored thickening in the skin. Both can be easily removed after a consultation with a doctor, but a mole might need to be sent to a lab for cell analysis to make sure it is not cancerous.

- Dr. Wright

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I have spider veins on my cheeks and the backs of my hands. The thought of sclerotherapy on my face scares me, but I heard IPL can treat spider veins too. Is this true? How does it remove the veins?

On the face, IPL can treat spider veins. The Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) actually targets the hemoglobin that is found in the red blood cell as it crosses the veins. The light is absorbed by this compound which then is converted to heat. The heat actually shrinks the capillaries. The overall treatment is quite effective and safe. Multiple treatments are required.

- Dr. Wright

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I have mild to moderate adult acne, but my skin tends to be very dry. I tried Retin-A, and it made my skin peel terribly! What other topical OTC or RX options are available to help manage my breakouts?

Benzoyl Peroxide is a time tested OTC drug for mile to moderate acne. This can cause some irritation. Use a lower concentration like 2.5% or 5%. Higher strength is not necessary for good results. Another option if Retin-A is too harsh for your skin is to try glycolic and salicylic acid products for exfoliation.

- Dr. Wright

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Will I need to see the doctor every month for Latisse? Can I get Latisse prescriptions for six months or a year? How often are check-ups needed?

Monthly check-ups are not needed. I think it is reasonable to check a patient back the following month after initiating Latisse to check on any side effects and to monitor progress. It might be reasonable again to check in at 3 months. Thereafter, I think it would be fine to get the Latisse product for 3-6 months at a time.

- Dr. Wright

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