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What are the underlying causes of acne? Acne is the most common skin problem in the United States with about  40 to 50 million Americans who have acne at any one time. Most people who have acne are teenagers or young adults, but acne can occur at any age, even newborn babies. Both men and women can get acne. Some…

Are you sure that your sunscreen gives you the right protection? Is it safe to use? There is a wide range of choices of sunscreen in the market. They claim full protection against the dangerous effects of sun rays. But how will you know what’s the best sunscreen for you? You must choose the best sunscreen for your skin. You…

Interest in dermatology and plastic surgery is at an all-time high, but stigma and misinformation still surround the industry and patient knowledge. Our aim is to provide you the information you need to make an informed decision that is right for your body with facts and evidence based science. Getting fillers are not akin to getting a haircut We hear…

HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we leave a decade in the past of  the good, the not-so-good, and the downright ugly, 2020 should be all about setting ourselves up for emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical success. No big resolutions needed here. Small tips can go a long way. This year is going to be the one when you put our own needs…

Top 5 Procedures To Get Your Skin (and Body) Holiday Ready. Holiday parties, house guests, family photos, winter vacation, and New Year’s Eve.  Are you ready? What to wear may prompt you to go shopping in search of a holiday dress that fits like a glove. We help break it down so you can look and feel your best with…

The advent of countless social media tutorials of “how to” up your Halloween makeup game creating freakingly flawless Frankensteins to spooky scarecrows can wreak havoc on your skin. The stage and heavy makeup brands may use  adulterating heavy metals, oil clogging ingredients, and heavy coverage that can freak out your skin with clogged pores, irritations, allergic reactions, and breakouts. Here are…

It can be alarming when your brush seems to hold more hair than your scalp does. The good news is that some hair loss is to be expected (the average person loses up to 150 strands a day). If you're shedding significantly more than that, however, any number of physiological or psychological factors could be to blame. But you don't…

Chemical Sunscreens in the News The recent news regarding chemicals and sunscreens has some people concerned. The study published in JAMA discusses the penetration of chemical actives into the bloodstream and the potential to disrupt normal hormone patterns and people. We at Elite MD are dedicated to skin health, wellness, and overall safety. Our commitment is to provide you safe,…

Looking and feeling your best on the biggest, most important day in a woman’s life isn’t just a consideration for most brides, it is a mission. Many brides-to-be starting ramping up their diet and work outs in preparation for their special day up to almost a year in advance. Women have been coming to Elite MD for years with one…

On Gloomy Days Most people think that during the days where less sun shines through the skies means that there is less UV exposure for us, as well. When in fact it is the complete opposite. On the days where its gray and cloudy, the most UV exposure is presented due to the sun's rays bouncing off the clouds. It…

You have probably all by now have heard about less invasive sculpting and liposuction techniques like Cool sculpting and Vaser Liposuction that promise to dissolve fat without major surgery or downtime. While they both offer similar results, you may be a better candidate for one over the other simply based on your body goals, expectations and timeline. The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure is…

New Year, New Skin: 5 Resolutions for Glowing Skin in 2019 It’s a new year with new beginnings and bright, shining possibilities. For your skin, too! There is no better time than the present to commit yourself to achieving your best skin ever. Don’t know where to start? Here are 5 simple resolutions that will keep your skin glowing and…

Holiday parties, houseguests, family photos, winter vacation, and New Year’s Eve. The holidays will be here before your know it- and who doesn’t want to look their best to celebrate all the upcoming festivities?  But where to start?  We break it down for you so your skin can glow with the holiday spirit all season long. 1.     Refresh you skin…

As part of Elite MD’s month long campaign for BCA, we invite you to read stories from some of moms from the Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation. They are all filled with hope and inspiration- and remind us to live every day to the fullest. This Krista Draper’s story:   My name is Krista.  After earning my teaching certification, I went…

With so many choices out there in the market, it’s not easy sifting through the noise to know exactly which products you should spend your hard-earned paycheck on. Especially the ones that will really make a difference. So we took the guesswork out of skincare shopping for you and we’ve crafter a short list of the 4 absolute must-haves in your anti-aging…

Elite MD to benefit Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation for October. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and while there are many superficial awareness campaigns, Elite MD commits to doing our part in encouraging people to seek out & support organizations that truly support breast health education, awareness and treatment. Elite MD is proud to support the work of Mommy and…

Nowadays, there are so many sunscreens on the shelves it is sometimes difficult to know which is the best one for you and for your lifestyle.  If you are confused about the multitude of sunscreen options available today, we at Elite MD are committed to helping make sense of it all for you. What is the difference between Physical and…

Put on some extra pounds over the holidays? Start off this New Year by shedding the excess fat through an innovative non-surgical fat freezing technology. It is so cool it’s frozen! This new noninvasive body shaping technology came out of a simple observation. It was observed that some children got dimples due to eating popsicles. The idea that cold can…

We are proud to announce that our very own Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal was just quoted on Today.com in an article titled “23 drugstore sunscreens dermatologists actually use themselves“. “I use this BB cream for my sun protection because it feels super silky going on — it’s tinted so works like a primer and blends in easily with…

Nowadays, there are so many sunscreens on the shelves it is sometimes difficult to know which is the best one for you and for your lifestyle.  If you are confused about the multitude of sunscreen options available today, we at Elite MD are committed to helping make sense of it all for you. How can I protect my skin? Prevention.…