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Chemical Peels vs Viral Hacks: Why Science Wins for Your Skin
It seems like every week, a new viral skincare hack takes over TikTok or Instagram. The latest? Rubbing banana peels on your face to fade dark spots. While these tricks may get millions of views, they rarely deliver real results. In fact, they can sometimes make skin worse. If you want to fade sun spots or melasma safely and effectively, there is no substitute for proven, dermatologist-guided treatments, like chemical peels. Why Viral Hacks Don’t Work 🍌 Banana peel “bri
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Oct 292 min read
Why Teen Acne Is So Common and How to Treat It the Right Way
Acne affects about 85 to 90% of teens, making it one of the most common skin concerns during adolescence. It can feel frustrating and...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Aug 292 min read
Sun Smart, Skin Strong: Your Guide to Summer Skin Health
July is UV Safety Month, a reminder that protecting your skin is more than a trend, it is a long-term investment in your health. Let’s...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Jul 292 min read
The Acne Breakdown – Causes, Myths & Treatment Options
June is Acne Awareness Month, and at Young Skin Med, we’re diving deep into one of the most common skin conditions affecting both teens...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Jun 292 min read
Let’s Talk About Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know This May
Why We’re Talking About Skin Cancer This Month May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and here at Young Skin Med, we believe that education...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
May 222 min read
The Future of Skincare: What It Means to Be Future Ready
The world of skincare isn’t just evolving, it’s accelerating. From noninvasive technologies to digital innovation, the way we care for...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Apr 232 min read
The Truth About Hair Growth: What You Need to Know
When it comes to hair restoration, most people are searching for a quick fix, but the truth is, healthy, lasting hair growth doesn’t happen
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Mar 282 min read
Advancements in Medicine We Love: The Life-Changing Power of Vaccine Therapies
When we think of groundbreaking medical advancements, vaccine therapies are among the most transformative. From protecting us against...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Feb 42 min read
Discover the Transformative Power of Radiesse at Young Skin Dermatology
Are you ready to enhance your natural beauty and rediscover youthful confidence? At Young Skin Dermatology, we’re dedicated to helping...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Jan 162 min read
Response to WSJ Article: How Dermatology Became the ‘It’ Job in Medicine And Systemic Healthcare Frustration in the News (ie Luigi Mangione)
I applied for a dermatology residency in 2003. Even at that time, with fewer than 300 residency spots in the country, it was one of the top
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Dec 19, 20243 min read
The Genetics of Melanoma: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Therapy
The mRNA vaccines developed expediently during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic exemplified the arrival of applied genetics to medicine...
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May 23, 20232 min read
Monkeypox: Another infectious disease makes headlines
June 3, 2022 With monkey pox in the news, I was reminded of an inpatient consult I received right out of residency. In my first real job,...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Jul 15, 20223 min read
Low Lying Lids or Ptosis
May 28, 2022 Ode to our bright eyed youth. As we age, our upper eye lids get heavier and our eyes get smaller. Bigger eyes are a sign of...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Alopecia: Is it all the same?
April 10, 2022 Alopecia became a headline March 27, 2022 after a sensational incident at the 94th Academy Awards. In dermatology offices,...
Saryna Young, MD, FAAD
Jul 15, 20224 min read
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