Ask Your Derma

Dreams don’t just happen… it takes sweat, hard work, and grit!

And of course God 🙏, a great family, husband, and support system!

is officially a Mohs Micrographic and Advanced Dermatologic Surgeon and Laser Specialist

Answers:
“Doc, do I have to avoid any food to get rid of my pimples?”

I see so many acne patients a day and this is one of the top questions I’m asked!

So is it true or fake news? And if true, what’s the science behind it?

Swipe to find out and share with someone who might need it!

Problems with HAIR FALL?

Here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology as well as Tips on how to identify the cause of your hair fall or loss and address it properly!

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Tip Tuesdays:

Aim for HEALTHY SKIN!

Glass skin? Poreless skin? Blemish-free skin?

What's important is we aim for healthy skin!

Healthy skin is one that is able to fulfill its role as our skin barrier - protecting us from UV rays, microbes, oxidants, regulating our body temperature, and even absorbing and maintaining the skin's moisture.

Double Tap if you agree and feel free to comment below what you do to keep your skin healthy!

"What Am I Applying onto my Skin? Series

Panthenol aka Vit B5 has been incorporated into a lot of different products, mostly moisturizers and sunscreens.

What is it? Would it benefit me? Should I try it?

Do you use a product with panthenol as an ingredient highlighted in it? Comment below! Share your experience ☺️

Tip Tuesdays

Skincare is
30% product
70% patience.

Yes, this is an oversimplification! There are a lot of factors at play in achieving those results (right diagnosis, right medication, tolerance to products, etc). But remember, great things take time 🕓 and that includes great skin!

Tip: Be patient! 🙏
It takes time before you can see any visible improvements, let alone achieve the desired results - aka great, healthy skin!

How long does it take?
Acne treatment: ~2-3 months
Dark spot treatment: ~ 2-3 months
Retinoids for wrinkles: ~3-6 months

Share this with someone who needs that reminder!

Self-Care Series:
Nail Care 101

Proper care of our nails begins with developing habits that ensure its overall health!

Here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology as well additional tips on how to keep those nails healthy!

Whitening Tips and FAQs with your Board-Certified Dermatologists
Doc Krizia
Doc Chesca
and myself
in collaboration with

Sunscreen FAQs with my fellow dermatologists in collab with 🥰

Dr. Aznie
Dr. Gaile
Dr. Meg
And myself

Self-Care Series: Hair Care 101

Our hair is our crowning glory! It seems pretty straight forward as to how to care for our hair. But sometimes, we forget small details that can make a difference!

Here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology and additional tips on how to properly care for your hair!

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What Am I Applying onto my Skin Series: Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is a great AHA or alpha-hydroxy acid typically used for in-clinic chemical peels. It has also been incorporated into different skincare products readily available over the counter.

Remember though, Glycolic acid is not for everyone! Some may find it irritating. Check out some tips and tricks!

Do you use glycolic acid?
COMMENT below on how you incorporate it into your routine!


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Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
💞💞💞

One question I get asked is:
"Can I share skincare products with my husband 🤷?"
"Can I use my partner's skincare
👩‍❤️‍👨💑👨‍❤️‍👨👩‍❤️‍👩?"

The answer isn't as easy as Yes or No!
Read the post to see for yourself! 🥰

Do you share skincare products with your significant other?
Comment below!

My husband and I 👩‍❤️‍👨 actually share our cleanser and sometimes he uses my sunscreen too 😉

Self-Care Series:
Face Washing 101

Washing our face is something we do so frequently that perhaps we tend to overlook some important things.

💡Remember, how we wash our face can affect the appearance of our skin, not to mention, contribute to its overall health.

Self-Care Series: Hand Care 101

Our hands have taken the brunt of our our protective and preventive measures during this pandemic. Our constant hand washing 💦 and hand hygiene may leave our hands dry, and consequently, prone to irritation.

💡Here are some tips for the American Academy of Dermatology and additional tips on how to take care of your hands 👐!

Hello everyone! 🥰

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Wearing MAKE-UP under our MASKS can be tricky!

As much as possible to prevent Maskne, avoiding make-up is the best thing! However, some of us prefer to wear make-up as part of our routine or to feel good altogether!

Here's PART 2 of our little Q&A with make-up artist Sassa Carlos of on
☝️Product recommendations to prevent Maskne
☝️Transfer proof make-up
☝️Tips & tricks for applying make-up with a mask

Wearing MAKE-UP under our MASKS can be tricky!

As much as possible to prevent Maskne, avoiding make-up is the best thing! However, some of us prefer to wear make-up as part of our routine or to feel good altogether!

Here's PART 2 of our little Q&A with make-up artist Sassa Carlos of on
☝️Product recommendations to prevent Maskne
☝️Transfer proof make-up
☝️Tips & tricks for applying make-up with a mask

Vitamins are crucial to maintaining our overall health and that includes maintaining our skin!

Vitamins are typically available to us through a balanced diet. But the question is:
🤔 Is it necessary to apply it topically through skincare products?

Here's everything you need to know about Vitamin-enriched skincare products and how to add them into your routine.

I focus on Vitamin A: Retinoids 🤩

We did an all around the world 🌎Collab for this one. So make sure to check out the other collaborators for the other vitamins:

Vit A - (Philippines)
Vit B3- .crystallee (London)
Vit B5- .on.derm (India)
Vit C- (US)
Vit E - (South Africa)