Your skin plays a vital role in maintaining your overall health and well-being. It shields your body from bacteria and environmental contaminants and helps you maintain body temperature. Taking care of your skin and making healthy lifestyle choices can effectively slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of skin-related problems. If you want to know the secret to future-proof, effortlessly natural beauty, the answer simply lies in building healthy habits for your skin. Healthy Habits for Great Skin Now and in the Future Manage Your Stress Levels Stress can significantly influence ..read more

Vitiligo is a non-contagious, non-life-threatening skin condition characterized by loss of pigment in certain areas of the skin, such as the hands. People of all skin tones can experience vitiligo, but the condition is usually more noticeable with darker skin. People who have vitiligo have smooth, white areas on the skin. Smaller areas that have turned white are known as macules, while larger areas are known as patches. In people with typical skin, melanin levels determine the color of skin and hair. When someone develops vitiligo, some of their melanin-producing cells die or stop produc ..read more

The heritage of the Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine can be proudly traced back to female founder and world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Marta Rendon, M.D. After a distinguished career as an educator, researcher, and practitioner, Dr. Rendon set out to found the Rendon Center, a premiere skin care center in Boca Raton, FL. Today, Dr. Rendon’s legacy lives on through an almost entirely female staff. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’d like to take a moment to share a few fun facts about some of the remarkable doctors who continue Dr. Rendon’s legacy today ..read more

Hyperpigmentation can be frustrating to deal with, especially for those with darker skin tones. Areas of skin can appear darker than your natural skin color due to excess melanin production. This usually shows up as patches on the face, hands, arms, and other commonly exposed areas. The good news is that there are effective treatments available today that can significantly improve the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation. However, it’s important to understand that careful treatment selection and planning are crucial when dealing with darker skin. Why Darker Skin Needs Special Consider ..read more

As Valentine’s Day approaches, you may be looking for beauty treatments to freshen up your look and impress that certain someone. Valentine’s Day also offers a great opportunity for some self-love. Fortunately, you can work with a dermatologist at Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine to ensure your skin and body are treated right this season. The Classic Facial for That Valentine’s Glow For that ultimate, natural glow, you can start with a facial. Since Valentine’s Day falls in the middle of winter, your skin may be quite dry and need rejuvenation. We can apply a va ..read more

Just like food, skincare products have an expiration date. You’re not going to catch a stomach ache by using expired skincare products, but the treatments will most likely be less effective and potentially damage your skin. If your skincare products have expired, you should replace them. You don’t have to ditch them the day after expiration, but you should start shopping for new skincare. Why Would Expired Products Be Bad for My Skin? Most things break down over time. Buildings go through gradual wear and tear, food goes stale, and medications lose potency. Skincare products are no diffe ..read more

When you hear people talking about anti-aging treatments, you usually think of women getting them. However, more and more men are becoming interested in anti-aging treatments to help them achieve a youthful and more rested appearance. Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine has several anti-aging treatments for men, including our top five picks. 1. Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Therapy IPL treatments use quick pulses of concentrated light to treat imperfections on the skin and stimulate collagen production. This treatment is non-invasive and can correct skin problems that can make ..read more

Hair loss is devastating for anyone. You may go to great lengths to cover up your thinning hair and patches forming on your scalp. Alopecia areata affects men and women; “areata” means patchy, creating noticeable bald spots that can destroy self-confidence. We want to help you feel beautiful again and find a treatment for female alopecia that works. Before deciding which solution could be most effective, we will address the potential causes of your hair loss. Top 5 Causes of Alopecia Areata in Women Genetic Predisposition Women who carry certain genes carry an elevated risk of devel ..read more

You may be worried about getting a chemical peel if you have rosacea. Your sensitive skin is prone to flare-ups that may often be worsened by certain products or ingredients, and the last thing you want is to try and treat your skin only to have it backfire. Don’t worry; there are chemical peels for rosacea that can help brighten and clarify your face without worsening the condition. What’s more, there is even some evidence to suggest certain chemical peels can minimize rosacea symptoms. Are Chemical Peels Safe for Rosacea? Yes, chemical peels can even help improve rosacea symptoms ..read more

Both hives and rashes can be quite bothersome. However, there are a few things that set each of these conditions apart. Knowing which one you have will make a difference when it comes to developing a treatment plan. Differences Between Hives and Rashes There are a few key differences between skin rashes and hives. Symptoms Although both rashes and hives will result in itchy and red skin in specific areas of the body, they do have various symptoms that set them apart. Hives tend to appear as raised bumps on the skin. These bumps are called wheals and will only appear on the ..read more