Things To Know About Skin Care Products And Treatments
                     THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AND 
TREATMENTS
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦When it comes to skincare matters,  it is safe to say that you can trust your 
Kristy Kennedy dermatologist over your favorite beauty blogger,  a well-
meaning friend or family member. In this article, we look at some of the 
commonly asked questions  by patients about skincare products,  treatments 
and habits. 
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦One of  things that most people want to know is the difference between a skin 
specialist vs dermatologist. Dermatologists are physicians or doctors that 
identify, diagnose and treat diseases  or disorders that are related  to the hair, 
nails and skin. Skin specialist is simply another term for a dermatologist. 
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦Dermatologist and skin care specialist are both terms that refer to physicians or 
doctors  that have been trained to diagnose and treat diseases or disorders that 
are related to the skin.  To put it simply, a dermatologist  is a doctor that 
practices dermatology. 
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦Skin specialists should not be confused with skin care specialists. The latter 
are  people who provide beauty treatments that are related to the skin, nails and 
hair.  A dermatologist is a more medical formal term that is used to refer to a 
skin care specialist.
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦Another thing you may want to know is the difference between  the medical 
grade skincare products that are found at a dermatologist’s office  and the 
kinds of skincare products that you can find at a drug store. The products at a 
dermatologist’s office are more potent  compared to the drugstore alternatives. 
The medical grade products contain a higher concentration of quality active 
ingredients.
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦Mass market skincare products are comprised of  largely filler ingredients  that 
do not provide any benefits.  The fillers may comprise up to 99 percent of the 
product,  but you cannot tell by just reading the product label.
Things To Know About Skin Care Products And 
Treatments
◦For more information on skin care products and treatments, visit our website at 
https://dermcenterofacadiana.com/ask-a-dermatologist-skincare-products-treat
ments-diet/