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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.

Milk Whey Acne

Whey Protein, Milk and Acne

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

  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 the acne. When these young men discontinued the whey protein supplement, their acne improved; for
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Sun Block for Acne Prone Skin

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 1 Comments

Not all sunblocks are created equal when it comes to the face and acne prone skin. While several products are non-comedogenic (won’t cause acne), some products stand above. One of my favorites is Elta MD UV Clear Broad spectrum block, which is a facial sunblock that is good for sensitive skin and acne prone skin (and so often the two
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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)