Art of Skin MD by Dr. Melanie Palm

Art of Skin MD by Dr. Melanie Palm Dermatology by Design. Melanie D. Palm, MD, MBA is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic cosmetic surgeon.

Her dedication to education is a testament to her passion for healthy skin and happy patients. Dr. Palm has authored over 25 published medical articles and four book chapters on varying subjects within the dermatology and cosmetic surgery literature.

Congratulations Dr. Palm: Castle Connolly Top Dermatologist and Exceptional Woman in Medicine for 2025!Dr. Melanie Palm ...
02/02/2025

Congratulations Dr. Palm: Castle Connolly Top Dermatologist and Exceptional Woman in Medicine for 2025!

Dr. Melanie Palm has been a Castle Connolly Top Dermatologist for 7 years! She has also been voted a Newsweek Top 25 Cosmetic Dermatologist since 2022, Global Who's Who in Dermatology "Top Doctor" 2023, Top Doc by Modern Luxury San Diego and has been Ranch & Coast Magazine San Diego's Top Dermatologist for 12 years running! Art of Skin MD is also recognized as a national center of excellence for dermatology and clinical research. Thank you for helping make Dr. Palm and Art of Skin MD one of Southern California's premiere dermatology practices!

What causes eyebrow thinning?Aside from misguided grooming attempts, sparse, thin brows can also arise genetically. “Our...
01/30/2025

What causes eyebrow thinning?

Aside from misguided grooming attempts, sparse, thin brows can also arise genetically. “Our eyebrows undergo a decrease in density or fullness, a reduction in the number of eyebrow hairs, and thickening of hairs with age,” explains Palm. She continues that more sudden changes to brow density can be caused by a variety of factors, from skin conditions like eczema, hormonal changes, diet deficiencies, or autoimmune disorders.

She notes that anyone tackling any of these concerns should consult their doctor for regrowth treatments or perhaps a prescription for Latisse (otherwise known as bimatoprost), which Palm describes as a “serum that can also treat some forms of eyebrow thinning by extending the hair growth cycle” though it is only FDA approved for eyelash growth. (Keep in mind though that use of Latisse can potentially result in skin darkening, irritation, dryness, and redness, so it’s best to consult with your dermatologist to understand the full risks.) Otherwise, there are over-the-counter options too that don’t require an appointment.

See results in weeks with consistent use.

You probably know oats are a nutritious breakfast pick, but what's often kept under wraps is that oatmeal has incredible...
01/30/2025

You probably know oats are a nutritious breakfast pick, but what's often kept under wraps is that oatmeal has incredible benefits for skin. "Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve irritation and itch from the skin," says Kristina Goldenberg, M.D., a New York City-based dermatologist. Thanks to that inflammation-soothing effect — combined with the ingredient's ability to form a protective layer over the skin, locking in moisture — oatmeal can also calm sunburned skin, adds Melanie Palm, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Art of Skin MD in San Diego, California. Add oatmeal, which is safe even for sensitive skin, to warm water, and "it forms a milky bath that gently and naturally cleanses the skin while treating skin irritations, from sunburns to eczema [and] insect bites to rashes," she explains.

Given all the oatmeal benefits for skin, it's a common ingredient in many creams, masks, and cleansing balms. But you might not simply see the word "oats" on the ingredient list. Some products contain colloidal oatmeal, or oats that have been ground into a fine powder, says Dr. Palm. Colloidal oatmeal is special in that "it's anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and may provide some degree of UV protection," she explains. "Colloidal oatmeal has biological effects on the skin, so much so that in 2003, the FDA declared that colloidal oatmeal should be regulated as an over-the-counter drug, as it's considered a skin protectant." (Translation: Any products containing the ingredient have to be approved by the FDA for sale.)

Dermatologists explain the key oatmeal benefits for skin and share the oatmeal skin-care products worth adding to your regimen.

"When it comes to good skin care habits at any age, it’s important to just nail down the basics," says Dr. Melanie Palm,...
01/29/2025

"When it comes to good skin care habits at any age, it’s important to just nail down the basics," says Dr. Melanie Palm, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon at San Diego's Art of Skin MD. "This means having a quality cleanser, a retinoid product, a serum with active ingredients that address your skin needs, a moisturizer to help seal in hydration and protect your skin barrier and a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Thanks to product innovations in the skin-care industry, all of these products are easily accessible at all price points — and there are a lot of super effective, derm-tested options at the drug store level."

Depending on your skin type, Palm advocates for the use of serums with active ingredients like vitamin C (an antioxidant that protects your skin from free radicals and results in brightening effects) or niacinamide (a form of vitamin B-3 that supports the skin barrier and reduces inflammation). "I always recommend incorporating one new active ingredient at a time to ensure you’re giving your skin time to acclimate," she says. "This method also prevents you from compromising your skin barrier."

Finding the ideal anti-aging skin care regimen at any age is more simple — and affordable — than you'd think.

As for instant benefits, the formula smooths the appearance of fine lines on contact thanks to polyglutamic acid, a hume...
01/29/2025

As for instant benefits, the formula smooths the appearance of fine lines on contact thanks to polyglutamic acid, a humectant. Glycerin, yet another moisture-magnet, doubles down on hydration, and maintains plumpness “well beyond its time of application and absorption,” dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm, M.D., previously told InStyle. Finally, the formula features ceramides—key components of the all-important skin barrier.

The Mad Hippie Corrective Peptide Serum is $26 at Amazon, where shoppers with mature skin praise the formula for its firming, lifting benefits.

Join us for an Art Of Skin MD lunch and learn. This month, we discussed cold stimulation to reduce unwanted fat deposits...
01/27/2025

Join us for an Art Of Skin MD lunch and learn. This month, we discussed cold stimulation to reduce unwanted fat deposits with a procedure called Coolsculpting!

Join us for an Art Of Skin MD lunch and learn. This month, we discussed cold stimulation to reduce unwanted fat deposits with a procedure called ...

📣💉Join me and the rest of the faculty on January 11 for The Aesthetic Society Behind the Syringe - Beauty of Injectables...
01/03/2025

📣💉Join me and the rest of the faculty on January 11 for The Aesthetic Society Behind the Syringe - Beauty of Injectables!

Attend our VIRTUAL symposium, where we’ll cover in-depth topics like Innovation in Neuromodulators and much more with live demonstrations.

January 11th, 2025 | 10:30 am - 3:00 pm CST

Register today The Aesthetic Society!

20% OFF ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION SKINCARE IN STORE AND ONLINE!Art of Skin MD's annual 20% off all non-prescription skincare ...
12/21/2024

20% OFF ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION SKINCARE IN STORE AND ONLINE!

Art of Skin MD's annual 20% off all non-prescription skincare sale is on! Just use the code SKINCARE2024 at checkout! These are the best prices of the year and apply in the clinic and online at artofskinmd.com/shop!

Beef tallow is not a new ingredient, even though you might be hearing about it more now. Rendered beef fat is used in ca...
12/21/2024

Beef tallow is not a new ingredient, even though you might be hearing about it more now. Rendered beef fat is used in candle making, for cooking, as an experimental ingredient in aviation biofuels, and in beauty. The skin care ingredient has “long been utilized as an effective protective barrier for the skin that traps in moisture and helps to combat dryness,” says Melanie Palm, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in San Diego, California. It’s been especially popular as of late: Domestic web search has spiked, with “beef tallow moisturizer” growing 180% over the last year.

Beef tallow is not a new ingredient, even though you might be hearing about it more now. Rendered beef fat is used in candle making, for cooking, as an

As a refresher, retinol is a vitamin A derivative that is clinically proven to accelerate cell turnover, reduce the appe...
12/21/2024

As a refresher, retinol is a vitamin A derivative that is clinically proven to accelerate cell turnover, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin laxity and collagen production, and more. “These benefits aren’t just for the skin on your face, but on the decolletage, too,” says Melanie Palm, M.D., MBA, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon based in San Diego, California. “I encourage patients with mature skin to extend retinol application to their neck and chest areas, especially since the skin on the decolletage is often forgotten when it comes to skin care.”

You’ve probably heard experts say that, skin care doesn't stop at the jawline. But is that for just hydration or also for potentially irritating actives

Chafing is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be bad for your health. "This skin under friction causes shearing for...
12/21/2024

Chafing is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be bad for your health. "This skin under friction causes shearing forces that can cause microtears in the skin," Dr. Palm told Allure. "Continual shearing forces can lead to redness, skin denuding and removal, and even skin erosions. Open skin then becomes more vulnerable to infection, especially in a moist environment of sweat, bacteria, and yeast." To keep your skin happy and healthy, we've rounded up the best anti-chafing products to use, whether you're running a marathon or running errands.

Friction, who?

“This eye cream is in constant rotation in my skincare routine year-round,” Palm says of Alastin Skincare's popular eye ...
12/21/2024

“This eye cream is in constant rotation in my skincare routine year-round,” Palm says of Alastin Skincare's popular eye treatment. In addition to deflating puffy under-eyes and reducing dark circles with caffeine, the formula also contains peptide technology that supports the production of new collagen and elastin. “The Trihex technology has been shown to act almost like a recycler and garbage collector, moving out old, poorly performing proteins and ushering in the formation of new healthier dermal structures."

Key ingredients: TriHex technology, green tea extract, niacinamide, tetrapeptide-30

One satisfied customer writes: “I absolutely love this product!!! Reduces puffy eyelids and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It's a must-have.” —Angela

Including favorites from SkinCeuticals, Dermalogica, and more.

Melanie Palm, M.D.; San Diego, California:Sometimes, complexions can use a bit of a boost before special events — and fo...
12/21/2024

Melanie Palm, M.D.; San Diego, California:

Sometimes, complexions can use a bit of a boost before special events — and for those times, Melanie Palm, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in San Diego, California, relies on Skinvive by Juvéderm. The treatment, geared to improve skin smoothness and hydration, is the only intradermal microdroplet injection approved in the U.S. “The treatment is facilitated by a smooth gel that’s injected as intradermal microdroplets below the surface of the skin, resulting in improved skin skin smoothness, hydration, and radiance,” Dr. Palm says. Approved for all Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI (lightest to darkest), Skinvive does not require a series of treatments, offers minimal downtime, and provides glowing skin lasting six months. Dr. Palm loves this treatment as a “refresher” before going to weddings and big parties.

For facial toning and skin tightening, she turns to Emface, a 20-minute treatment that uses radiofrequency and electrostimulation technology to lift the appearance of cheeks and forehead and define the jaw, thanks to 75,000 electrical pulses that trigger muscle contractions. “I personally get this treatment done several times a year,” she says. “It’s a completely nonsurgical and pain-free alternative for those who are not good candidates for neuromodulators or injectable fillers.”

We love a social media recommendation just as much as the next beauty-obsessed person, but when it comes to skin care secrets that really work, we want to

20% OFF ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION SKINCARE IN STORE AND ONLINE!Just use the code SKINCARE2024 at checkout! These are the best...
12/18/2024

20% OFF ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION SKINCARE IN STORE AND ONLINE!

Just use the code SKINCARE2024 at checkout! These are the best prices of the year and apply in the clinic and online at artofskinmd.com/shop!

Dermatology shop San Diego. Melanie D. Palm, MD, MBA. Board-certified San Diego cosmetic dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon, and skin doctor. Learn more.

Save $100 on VI PEEL & Get Your Glow On This Holiday Season!Enter the holiday season with your healthiest and most youth...
12/11/2024

Save $100 on VI PEEL & Get Your Glow On This Holiday Season!

Enter the holiday season with your healthiest and most youthful-looking skin! This December, enjoy $100 savings on your choice of VI Peel with Non-Invasive Body Contouring Specialist & Licensed Esthetician Rickie Hoppe and Non-Invasive Body Contouring Specialist & Certified Medical Assistant Kristi Cashman:

VI Peel Advanced: Skin texture focused with boosts to collagen and elastin stimulation.

Vl Peel Precision Plus: Pigmentation focused to brighten hyperpigmentation, sun damage and melasma.

VI Peel treatments are designed to lift pigment, remove sun damage, alleviate acne and scarring, and fight fine lines and wrinkles. This medium-depth chemical peel is comfortable during application and causes peeling around day 3 to 5. Results can be seen in as little as 7 days. The VI Peel is completed as a series of three treatments and can be used on all skin types.

VI Peel treatments are designed to lift pigment, remove sun damage, alleviate acne and scarring, and fight fine lines and wrinkles. This medium-depth chemical peel is comfortable during application and causes peeling around day 3 to 5. Results can be seen in as little as 7 days. The VI Peel is completed as a series of three treatments and can be used on all skin types.

20% OFF ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION SKINCARE IN STORE AND ONLINE!Art of Skin MD's annual 20% off all non-prescription skincare ...
12/11/2024

20% OFF ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION SKINCARE IN STORE AND ONLINE!

Art of Skin MD's annual 20% off all non-prescription skincare sale is on! Just use the code SKINCARE2024 at checkout! These are the best prices of the year and apply in the clinic and online at artofskinmd.com/shop so get what you need before it, or the special offer is gone!

What are AHAs?AHAs are short for alpha-hydroxy acids. These natural plant- and animal-derived acids are commonly used to...
12/10/2024

What are AHAs?

AHAs are short for alpha-hydroxy acids. These natural plant- and animal-derived acids are commonly used to treat dry skin, aging skin, and acne. "Commonly used AHAs in skincare are lactic and glycolic acids," says dermatologist Melanie Palm, M.D.

With age, our skin tends to accumulate more dead skin cells as our natural skin cell cycle slows down. Unfortunately, this can make your skin look dull. Dr. Palm continues: "AHAs are primarily used to help exfoliate, which works by removing the top layers of dead skin cells to make way for new skin cell generation."

AHAs can be found in many types of skincare products, including serums, toners, masks, and moisturizers. "AHAs have gained popularity in skincare due to their ability to target the superficial layer of skin, therefore helping with skin texture, tone, hyperpigmentation, acne, the appearance of fine lines, and more," Dr. Palm says.

Find out the difference between AHAs and BHAs, plus what chemical exfoliant is right for your skin type and concerns.

Last chance to RSVP!
12/03/2024

Last chance to RSVP!

Due to Popular Demand: Art of Skin MD's Encore PDO NovaThreads Lunch & Learn Event December 4!

Our first Lunch & Learn threadlift event filled up in less than two hours, and so many patients requested another that we couldn't refuse!

On December 4, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Art of Skin MD is hosting an encore live Lunch and Learn to accommodate everyone who is still interested in learning about NovaThreads!

The event features Stephanie Williams, PA-C and Julia Jowett, PA-C, and we'll be educating on NovaThreads, discussing how thread lifts are an amazing, popular nonsurgical option for facial rejuvenation, and answering any questions you might have. You can also book a threadlift consultation or schedule an appointment while you're here!

Meet the staff, enjoy light bites and refreshments, save $750 on PDO NovaThreads lift packages, get a complimentary full-size Neocutis gift with a qualifying purchase, and enter for a chance to win a $4,000 thread lift package or a $1,000 Microneedling + PRF treatment!

We will also be featuring free Ultherapy collagen scans, special Ultherapy package discounts (up to $500 savings) and a raffle where a lucky winner will receive a free Ultherapy brow treatment and Neocutis gift basket!

Seating is extremely limited to keep this event intimate so we can connect with our patients and we look forward to seeing you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-yourself-with-threadlifts-part-2-tickets-1076760953999

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