Your skin barrier is your body’s first line of defense – it seals in moisture and shields against pollution, bacteria, and inflammation. But in chasing flawless skin, we often make small mistakes that silently weaken the barrier, making skin feel dry, tight, sensitive or irritated. Here’s some of the most common skincare mistakes that can […]
Some people think of skincare as something we do to look beautiful. You can use the most expensive products, follow the latest trends and optimize their skincare routine, but still have skin that is dry, irritated, congested, or lacking resilience. That’s because skincare and skin health aren’t the same thing. Skincare is what you do […]
Pores do not suddenly grow wider with every birthday, but they can become much easier to see as the skin changes. Loss of elasticity can reduce the support around each opening, while congestion can exaggerate its appearance. At Skin MD and Beyond in Plano, TX, Fiona Wright, MD evaluates large pores and blackheads in the […]
We all know that drinking enough water is important for overall health, but did you know that hydration plays a major role in eye health too? Your eyes and the delicate skin around them both rely on proper moisture to look and function their best. When that balance is disrupted, your eyes can become dry, […]
A blemish may clear in days, yet the brown or gray-brown spot it leaves behind can linger much longer. This is often post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, rather than a permanent acne scar. At Skin MD and Beyond in Plano, TX, Fiona Wright, MD evaluates skin pigmentation after acne and other inflammation. Dr. Wright has practiced […]
If your primary concern is simply finding the right glasses or contact lens prescription, traditional optometry can help you achieve clear vision today. But what about protecting your eye health and vision for the years ahead? That is where an integrative approach to optometry can make a difference! Integrative Optometry combines traditional eye care with […]
A brown spot is a description, not a diagnosis. That distinction matters before freezing an age spot on the face or assuming liquid nitrogen is the right answer. In Plano, Texas, our liquid nitrogen cryotherapy at Skin M.D. and Beyond is used for certain superficial skin lesions. Fiona Wright, MD, who completed postgraduate dermatology training […]
Your skin in your 30s and 40s isn’t the same skin you had in your 20s – and that’s okay! As the years go by, your skin’s needs change, too. Collagen production begins to slow, cell turnover isn’t quite as speedy, and years of sun exposure can start to reveal itself through fine lines, uneven […]
Preparation H for under-eye bags has circulated as a beauty tip for years, but the product is made for hemorrhoid symptoms, not cosmetic use around the eyes. The manufacturer does not recommend using Preparation H for bags beneath the eyes. In Plano, Texas, our eye rejuvenation evaluations at Skin M.D. and Beyond with Fiona Wright, […]
Being a teenager comes with a lot of changes – and your skin is no exception! Hormones are shifting, schedules are getting busier, stress levels can fluctuate, and everything from sports to makeup to late nights can affect your skin. For many teens, this is also the time when acne, oiliness, sensitivity, and other skin […]
