You can get fake hair, you can get fake nails, but there is no replacement for your skin. Summer is usually thought of as skin care season. But with the cold sore season upon us, are we considering how the cold and dry winter season can affect our skin?

Dermatologist and founder of the New York Dermatology Group, Dr. Colbert, recently chatted up winter skin care and cold sores with Ron Seggi on the Daybreak U.S.A radio show. Known as the “dermatologist to the stars,” Dr. Colbert covers everything from cancer screenings and bathing habits to cold sore treatments, hydration and hand washing.

I have worked in the fashion and make-up industry for years. I’ve worked on a lot of faces – some with cold sores. Unfortunately, by the time those faces get to me – the show must go on! As much as we’d like to cancel our big event until we are unblemished – it is not an option.

I remember working at a high fashion event show and one of the models that I had to style had unexpectedly gotten a cold sore overnight. She was frantic about it. Could I cover the cold sore? Would she get fired from the show? Did I have any tricks up my designer sleeves? I reassured her that this was a “beauty” bump in the road and we would get through it together.