When we encounter someone, the first thing that we look at are the eyes. And one of the first things you might notice if you were to compare different faces is that eyelash length varies considerably. Children in particular tend to have longer eyelashes, and people will often say that those with longer eyelashes do indeed look younger, as well as more attractive.

As a dermatologist, I can’t underestimate the importance of good skin care for everyone. There are some things that all individuals can do to take care of their skin, such as using sunscreens and sunblocks, moisturizing, exfoliating, and keeping hydrated. And then there are issues specific to different communities that they may need to focus on – and that we need to study more. For example, as the fastest growing group in the U.S., how can we help the Hispanic community take better care of their health, including their skin, and can we apply what we learn to other groups and the general population?