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We know that these times have been a huge change for most of us. With many people working from home for the unforeseeable future, we recommend (for the first time ever) spending more time outdoors. But hear us out. Spending time in your front yard, backyard, or patio for fresh air can create a feeling of freedom when you begin to feel uncomfortably confined.

However, these times may make you question your need for sun protection (sorry, but you can’t get out of putting on that SPF with us!). Listed below are three busted myths that explain why you should still be taking care of your skin while self-isolating.

Raise your (super clean) hand if your (very clean) hands feel dry. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ You’re not alone. In an attempt to keep ourselves and others safe, we’ve been sanitizing and washing more than ever. With all of the alcohol in hand sanitizer, harsh soaps, and warm water, our hands are more susceptible to extreme dryness and it can get really uncomfortable. We thought we would give a lending hand with our tips to keep your paws soft and hydrated during this time.

At West Dermatology, our mission is to serve our patients to the best of our ability each and every day. This is why, for your convenience and peace of mind, we are now (virtually) coming to you and offering Telehealth visits! 

Bears hibernate, plants go dormant and us humans, go go go. Until now, for the first time ever, we are being required to socially-distance ourselves from one another and limit our exposure to public places. It’s a new (albeit temporary) way of life, and while we all hope it won’t last long, we’ve been cookin’ up some ideas to keep stay-at-home life lively and productive. 

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and the world is celebrating all things Irish for an entire day. Revelers are dressed in shamrock-green head to toe, step dancing to a few Irish jigs and likely participating in several other Irish traditions. We like all of those things, but our favorite form of celebration on a day like today is to find creative ways to make skincare fun and festive. To avoid getting pinched, and to give yourself a healthier complexion, read on to learn how to use green-colored ingredients to make your skin glow.

Fact: Botox is one of the safest treatments you can get, and a few units can work wonders if you feel like your complexion is in need of a refresh. While the entire process can be done in a matter of minutes, there are a few key things you should and shouldn’t do in the days before and after your appointment.