Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the face. It is usually marked by flushing or redness of the face and can also exhibit pimples, red bumps, or telangiectasia, a.k.a visible blood vessels. […]

At The Dermatology of Institute of Boston, our staff loves to make a difference in the community…Even when that community is thousands of miles away! Nurse practitioner Cindy Sershen recently volunteered in Guatemala at a […]

Juvederm is an injectable hyaluronic-acid-gel dermal filler designed to add volume to the face and reduce the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles. Juvederm can be injected into multiple areas of the face. This FDA-approved […]

Lines and wrinkles on the forehead can be signs of aging, as well as symptoms of the skin losing its elasticity. With the advancements in cosmetic treatments available today, these imperfections are actually quite simple […]

Rosacea is a common skin condition that appears in the form of facial redness, flushing and pimple type bumps. Rosacea can occur in men and women and it often starts in adulthood. While it isn’t […]

During a chemical peel, professionally applied acids are used to treat the facial skin by removing the outermost layer, triggering regeneration of new facial tissues for healthier skin. A glycolic peel is a popular type […]

Have stubborn fat pockets? Little bulges that won’t go away with diet and exercise? CoolSculpting is a non-surgical and non-invasive body-sculpting procedure that can help you slim down those troubling fat pockets. Fat Reduction Can […]

While some of us look forward to the magical winter weather every year, it can really take a toll on your skin. Dry, cold, and harsh windy air outside combined with dry heated air indoors […]

Chapped, cracked, and dry lips can be a huge nuisance – and the winter weather is probably making it worse! Also known as cheilitis in the medical community, chapped lips are essentially an inflammation of […]

There are many topical retinoid products (also commonly known as topical retinol products) that can be used on the skin. Retinoid based products work by promoting surface skin cells to turn over rapidly, making way […]