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You may have heard about microneedling, but are still wondering whether the trendy treatment that many people claim makes their skin look young actually works. Injectables l...

There isn’t much to love about those noticeable, grabbable areas of fat and skin that many people have at their sides. Affectionately called “love handles,” they often don’t...

If your eyelashes are thinner, shorter, or sparser than you’d like, it could be due to the effects of aging or genetics. It’s also possible that your lashes have been damage...

Patients who come to our office seeking CoolSculpting® for belly fat in Mt. Vernon are often curious about how long their results will last. First, it is important to unders...

It is common for people to do what they can to avoid getting sick. As the world changes and the novel coronavirus continues to spread, illness prevention is more important n...

Illinois is known for its long, cold winters and hot, humid summers, which means months like March and April are somewhere in between. One day, the climate could be dry and...

The best way to minimize scarring is to avoid the injuries, infections, burns, bug bites, acne, psoriasis and stretch marks that cause scars in the first place. Of course, i...

Many people retreat to their homes to escape the cold, dry air of winter, but when your forced-air central heating system is sapping all the moisture out of your home as wel...

Odds are you’ve heard or read about the broad term “microbiome” that has gotten the attention of many researchers, health practitioners, and scientists. Most often, the term...

Patients often ask, “What is the one skincare product I need for anti-aging?” To that I always say an amazing SPF, but second to that, I say a retinol or retinoid. From trea...

Winter brings snowy mornings, hot chocolate, and cozy sweaters to southern Illinois. For most people, however, it also brings bad skin. The combination of harsh indoor heati...

Having endured months of sweating, the end of summer isn’t exactly kind to our skin. There is never a bad time to get checked out by a certified dermatologist, especially if...

Recently a colleague sent me a horrifying viral video. This video showed “a social media influencer” teaching self-injections of dermal filler, such as Juvederm. This person...

ARTHROPOD BITES Well, I am definitely speaking with authority and experience on this matter! I currently have a half dollar sized bite reaction on my backside from a very f...

Growing up in Southern Illinois, I was always taught to avoid people with a poison ivy rash because they are contagious. Did you know that this is not true? Shocking, isn’t...

What is SkinPen®? SkinPen is a microneedling device that stimulates your skin’s natural ability to produce new collagen and elastin for healthier, younger-looking skin....

It is estimated by the American Academy of Dermatology that 40-50 million people in the US will suffer from acne at some point in their lifetime. Yet many people fail to see...

One of the topics discussed daily in a dermatology office is sunscreen. When the subject is brought up patients often look down at the floor and say “well, to be honest, I d...