Acne Rosacea is a condition of the facial skin that affects about 15% of my patients. Some of my patients have the more obvious symptoms of facial redness, pimples, visible blood vessels and thickened bumpy skin. However, most of my patients have milder symptoms – which makes it more challenging to diagnose. Although Acne Rosacea doesn’t have an official cure, my […]
3 Reasons Why Eyes L.O.V.E. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a powerful essential oil that has a multitude of personal hygiene and household uses. From wiping down counter tops to fighting bad breath, tea tree oil is one of the most extensively studied essential oils on earth. It is produced from a woody shrub like tree native to Australia called Melaleuca […]
Never Use Baby Shampoo on a Baby or your Eyelids. Here’s Why!
When I was in optometry school I was taught to treat symptoms of eyelid inflammation, called blepharitis, with baby shampoo. For the past 15 years, I did just that. I recommended baby shampoo to thousands of patients because that’s what I was taught in school. If it’s safe enough for a baby, it’s gotta be safe […]
