Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD

12/30/2024

Football, family, and a cozy fire is my favorite après-ski moment. Here’s some ski day tips to help keep your skin looking fresh all night long:
❄️ Apply a thick or even plain Vaseline to your cheeks, upper lip and chin to protect your skin from windburn. I’m loving the super thick and luxurious moisturizing cream
❄️ Don’t forget ! Sun exposure at higher altitudes is more intense so you’ll need extra protection from those UV rays. A good choice is the daily lotion spf 70.
❄️ Pack a travel sized Vaseline product for lips and face touch ups. My all time favorite is the healing ointment.
❄️ Most importantly, have fun out there!

01/25/2024

01/12/2024

Explore the viral 10-year-old Sephora trend on TikTok, as dermatologists share insights on whether children should be using adult skin care.

11/12/2022

Another year around the sun. No filter but a lot of maintenance behind the scenes. ❤️

05/02/2022

🖤Today is . While sun protection is an important part of my daily routine, this day brings awareness to skin cancers and ways to protect your skin.
🖤About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to UV light.
🖤Whether it’s sunny, cloudy or raining, is still all around us. Dermatologists recommend protecting your skin from UV light EVERY SINGLE DAY. You can achieve this by applying regularly and wearing .

I’m in love with this Cabana Life dress! The gorgeous print and breezy fabric will make this a stable in my summer wardrobe - plus the fabric provided UPF50+ protection! To kickoff Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Cabana Life is giving $20 off full-priced orders of $100+ with code SHINE20.” - through May 4th


✨Be yourself, but be your BEST self✨
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©️ Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD
📍Rhode Island Dermatology Institute, Inc.®️
📭5586 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
☎️ 401.398.2500
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03/02/2022

Not all Botox treatments are the same. Find an injector that will give you the result YOU want. Are you team or team ?
😍💯💉

12/19/2021

It’s beginning to feel a lot like 🎄🌟❤️

10/12/2021

“A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink.” The challenging part about my job is not to make you look beautiful…it’s showing you how beautiful you are already. 💙
✨Be yourself, but be your BEST self✨
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©️ Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD
📍Rhode Island Dermatology Institute, Inc.
📭5586 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
☎️ 401.398.2500
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10/07/2021

MAINTENANCE is the name of the game…. The best way to get quality results is to get regular treatments with the same person. Whether it’s your hair, nails, lashes, personal trainer, or injectables- making regularly scheduled appointments helps keep you on track and creates consistency.

My current maintenance routine consists of:
every day
every 2 weeks
every 6 weeks
facial every 2 months
every 3 months
every 6 months

For my beauty routine, I make sure to book my next appointment before leaving my current appointment so I don’t fall off schedule. What tips do you have for remembering to prioritize yourself?

✨Be yourself, but be your BEST self✨
~~~~~
©️ Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD
📍Rhode Island Dermatology Institute, Inc.®️
📭5586 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
☎️ 401.398.2500
🌍 Riderminstitute.com
🗓 Riderminstitute.com/book-now
🛍 Riderminstitute.com/store
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10/05/2021

MY FAVORITE OTC SUNSCREENS
Taking care of your skin does not have to be expensive! Products come in a range of prices and more expensive does not necessarily mean better. In some cases, more expensive products might have a smoother finish or more luxurious feel. However, we all know it’s ALL about the INGREDIENTS. Here are some of my fav OTC sunscreens for your face:

Lightweight SPF
☀️ Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF50
☀️ EltaMD Skin Care UV Clear SPF46

Moisturizing SPF
☀️ Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream SPF30
☀️ La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF30

What other OTC products recommendations do you want? Let me know by commenting below
✨Be yourself, but be your BEST self✨
~~~~~
©️ Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD
📍Rhode Island Dermatology Institute, Inc.®️
📭5586 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
☎️ 401.398.2500
🌍 Riderminstitute.com
🗓 Riderminstitute.com/book-now
🛍 Riderminstitute.com/store
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10/01/2021

🌟CHEERS TO THREE YEARS!🌟
I have to admit, it hasn’t been an easy three years. Figuring out the logistics of opening a direct care practice, switching to electronic charting, and - of course - a pandemic (I mean…who would have guessed!), but despite all that, here we are - still going strong year after year.

What helped me get through every obstacle were my patients. Having the best patients means work doesn’t feel like work. It feels more like catching up with a friend I haven’t seen since…well, her last botox treatment!

Thank you not only for your support, but for TRUSTING me with your face, and for allowing me to listen to your concerns and join you on your healthy skin journey.

If you’re on the RIDI list serve, then look out for an email with a very special offer.

Any other business owners out there? If so, I’d love to know how many years have you been in business and who or what motivates you each day?

✨Be yourself, but be your BEST self✨
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©️ Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD
📍Rhode Island Dermatology Institute, Inc.™️
📭5586 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
☎️ 401.398.2500
🌍 Riderminstitute.com
🗓 Riderminstitute.com/book-now
🛍 Riderminstitute.com/store
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09/30/2021

Number one question I get asked is - what do I use on my own skin? Well, you better sit down for this answer because it’s not a short list….

SKINCARE REGIMEN
(I use my in-office line of skincare products, of course!)

☀️AM
Gentle foaming face wash
Vitamin C+GTP serum
SCULPT Neck cream
Self Defense Antioxidant cream
BB Cream SPF50

🌝PM
Gentle foaming face wash
Tretinol 1% serum
SCULPT neck cream
Nightly Restore cream

🧖🏼‍♀️As needed
RIDI Brightening pads (when hyperpigmentation acts up)
RIDI Glow Polish (in the shower on face and body about once a week)

IN OFFICE TREATMENTS
💉 Botox/Dysport every 3 months
💉Fillers - as needed
💥Neo by Aerolase - skin rejuvenation every 2-3 months as needed
🪄Brown spot removal - many methods to remove, but perform only in the wintertime

What’s your regimen like? Comment below!
✨Be yourself, but be your BEST self✨
~~~~~
©️ Caroline A. Chang, MD, FAAD
📍Rhode Island Dermatology Institute, Inc.®️
📭5586 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
☎️ 401.398.2500
🌍 Riderminstitute.com
🗓 Riderminstitute.com/book-now
🛍 Riderminstitute.com/store
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