IPL: The light-based fountain of youth

This month I thought I’d focus on how one of my favorite treatments to administer works to improve your skin: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). IPL goes by several other names, including broadband light (BBL) and photofacial, or fotofacial. What Is Intense Pulsed...

Dry Winter Skin

It’s hard to believe 2019 is wrapping up! The year has truly flown by! This month I want to share some tips on how to keep your skin healthy, moisturized and free of itch as we get into cold winter weather: Don’t strip your skin of it’s natural oils. When you get...

Men’s Health Awareness Month

It’s hard to believe that it is November! Two years ago this time we launched this adventure called VibrantSkin Dermatology and Laser. I’ve learned a lot and am so thankful to my tiny but mighty staff as well as all of our wonderful patients for helping us...

Make-Up: Introducing BeautyCounter!

I am getting back to blog writing after a busy couple of months! Early in August, I had the pleasure of speaking in Cartegena, Colombia at the International Master Course on Aging Science on the condition I treat a lot—hyperpigmentation! It was a great opportunity to...

Hyperpigmentation (dark discoloration of skin)

This month I want to give a few tips about discoloration of the skin. On April 5th, I had the honor of speaking at the University of Oklahoma Dermatology Skin of Color Symposium. One of the things I discussed in detail was treatment of skin discoloration. Many times...

What is a Health Sharing Ministry?

So excited that Spring is here! Longer days, blooming flowers, sunshine and warmth—ahhhh! So last month I focused on reasons why one should consider seeing a dermatologist like me who does not accept insurance, and I mentioned that this month I’d explain a little more...