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What To Know Before You Dye Your Hair

I know you’ve dyed your hair. Most of us do! In fact, it’s estimated that up to 75% of woman and 10% of men use hair-coloring products. However, a recent article in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology “reviews the evidence relating personal hair-dye use to
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Fight Dandruff!

It happens to most of us at some time or another and, in winter,  it is more common: dandruff! There are a multitude of anti-dandruff products on the market and here are some tips to make the most of those over-the-counter shampoos: 1) Don’t rush
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What's the best way to treat dry skin?

What’s the best way to treat dry skin?

It’s that time of the year! Snowing and Minnesota-cold! Check out Dr. Ahmed’s skin tips for Jason DeRusha on how to treat dry skin. Are you using the right moisturizer? You’d be surprised! photo by: kaibara87
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The ABC’s of Aging Gracefully

Gifts of time… The birthday present you didn’t ask for… Any way you put it, there are tell-tale signs that skin is aging. These include the development of wrinkles, discoloration, mottling or patchy skin, broken blood vessels (red spots), decreased radiance and loss of firmness.
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Milk Whey Acne

Whey Protein, Milk and Acne

  Recently a case series was published describing five teenagers who had all experienced sudden onset of moderate to severe acne. On further questioning, the dermatologist learned that these teenagers had all independently started using whey protein as a supplement for body building prior to
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Razor Bumps Away

Ingrown hairs are frustrating. Instead of a smooth shave, ingrown hairs look like skin-colored or pink bumps. Ingrown hairs occur when hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. While they generally occur after shaving or waxing, they can occur anywhere–even without hair removal.
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Rehana Ahmed specializes in Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, and Cosmetic Dermatology. Additionally, she comes to Dermatology with a background in clinical research. Her work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association and reported on in The New York Times and Prevention magazine. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology as well as Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota Monthly

Sensational Skin

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

For tips on summer skin and cosmetic treatments, Check out my conversation with Katie Dohman, style editor at Minnesota Monthly: ”Secrets to Sensational Skin” and “How to Care for the Skin You’re In“.      

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Razor Bumps Away

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Ingrown hairs are frustrating. Instead of a smooth shave, ingrown hairs look like skin-colored or pink bumps. Ingrown hairs occur when hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. While they generally occur after shaving or waxing, they can occur anywhere–even without hair removal. Other causes include tight clothes that rub against the skin or keratosis pilaris. People with
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Healthy Nails Are Well-Shaped Nails

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Do you know the best way to shape your nails when manicuring to help protect them?  Rounded or oval-shaped nails are more prone to ingrown nails and chipping.  Instead, nails should be trimmed straight across with minimal curve at the edges (arc).   Quick Tips: File nails in one direction to reduce shear forces, rather than using clippers or scissors.
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Smile because you want to

Six Types Of Under-The-Eye Circles—Part Two

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Last week I covered three of six common reasons for why we get dark/puffy circles under our eyes. Here’s your quick guide to the latter three reasons, the differences between these types of conditions, and common treatments. Be sure to check out Part One: Six Types Of Under-The-Eye Circles—And How To Treat Them 4. Eyelid Hollows “Eyelid Hollows” or infraorbital tear trough
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Six Types Of Under-The-Eye Circles—And How To Treat Them

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Circles under the eyes are frustrating and can be a challenge to treat! There are a lot of reasons why we get dark/puffy circles under our eyes, ranging from genetic to environmental to skin-related.  Sometimes we have a combination of under-eye circles–all of them with their own unique cause. Here’s your quick guide to those circles, the differences between them,
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Dr. Ahmed sees patients at Skin Care Doctors, P.A., conveniently located:

Burnsville Medical Center

14000 Nicollet Ave South, Suite 304
Burnsville, MN 55337
952.898.1600

 

Centennial Lakes Medical Center

7373 France Ave South, Suite 304
Edina, MN 55435
952.898.1600

St. Cloud Office

1350 LeSauk Drive
Sartell, MN 56377
320.252.SKIN (7546)