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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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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.

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Small Sun Exposure Adds Up!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Look at the right side of your face. Now the left. Now look at your left hand compared to your right. See a difference in the number of freckles or in the texture of your skin? It may be subtle, but many of us have a noticeable difference. Why? It’s from the time we spend every morning and afternoon, driving
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Retinoids Are Part of Your Anti-aging Routine

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Most dermatologists agree that retinoids, or topical Vitamin A, are key to an anti-aging skin routine. When used regularly over several months, retinoids can partly reverse damage from UV exposure by helping to: 1) increase the production of collagen (the substance of the skin) and elastin, 2) increase skin turn-over to exfoliate, and 3) even out skin color. These changes
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Vitamin C for Your Skin

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

We all know vitamin C is good for us – eat your oranges! Vitamin C can also be applied topically to the skin. Pure vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, is gaining a lot of attention for its benefits to the skin. First, when used during the day it works with your sunblock to protect from damaging UV rays – vitamin C neutralizes free radicals and reactive oxygen species
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BB Creams for Women of Color

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

Dr. Ahmed talks with Dana Oliver, Beauty Editor at The Stylist about BB Creams For Dark Skin: What Brown Girls Should Know About This ‘Miracle’ Product . Also, check out Oliver’s roundup of nine BB creams available in medium to dark shades.            

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One Important Skin Tip for Your Lips

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Rehana Ahmed | 0 Comments

The secret? Ditch the straw! Drinking soda with a straw activates the perioral muscles in your face, the same muscles that create the dreaded vertical crease lines, perioral wrinkles, around your lips.  Laser resurfacing and fillers are great if you already have these lines, but why not stop them before they even start? Other important ways to avoid lip wrinkles?
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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)