11 Things You Can Do To Prevent Wrinkles
Everybody gets wrinkles at some point. However, to help avoid getting them too soon in your life, there are a few simple things one can do.
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Shining Light On Skin Cancer
It’s a well publicized fact that getting too much sun could cause skin cancer. But do you really understand the truth about skin cancer? This infographic from the folks at ReuseThisBag.com provides information about skin cancer and the effects of sun exposure – both good and bad.
Read MoreHints for the Summer
I just got back from a family trip to Aruba. If you haven’t been, the beaches are as beautiful as you’d imagine, with clear turquoise water, majestic palms, and powdery white sand that reflects the hot sun above. Which brings me to the less beautiful part: I can’t tell you how many people I saw on those beaches with lobster-red skin.
Read More10 Things That Can Cause Dry Skin
Having dry skin is never a pleasurable experience. In this infographic, ten common things that can cause dry skin are explored. Additionally some tips on how to avoid getting dry skin are included.
Read MoreQuestions & Answers: Newborns and their Skin
How many days a week should I bathe my baby? Bath times can vary depending on your newborn’s skin type. Ideally, you should bathe your child every other day with one of the recommended cleansers/shampoos referenced in Best Drugstore Baby Skin Care Products. What are the best remedies for eczema or atopic skin? What are […]
Read MoreBest Drugstore Baby Skin Care Products
FROM SOAP TO SHAMPOO, THE GENTLEST PRODUCTS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE There are a great range of skin care products you can buy at your local drugstore or pharmacy without spending a ton of money. There isn’t a major difference between buying brands that cost more money. Most of my patients do well with the less […]
Read MoreKnow Your Skin
In the following infographic, learn how to recognize the difference between freckles, age spots, moles and melanoma. Additionally information is provided regarding “what is a nevus” and the deadly skin cancer, melanoma.
Read MoreGoing Beneath The Surface: All About Dry Skin
Dry skin is one of the many skin conditions that affects millions of Americans at some point in their lives. The symptoms of dry skin including scaling, itching, and cracking can appear throughout the body but can be prevented if the correct measures are taken to deal dry skin issues.
Read MoreCancer’s Gifts with Love & Hope
When Bob Heffernan walked into my office six years ago with a little bump on the top of his head, he figured it was a pimple. Bob wasn’t a big sun worshipper. He came to me for yearly mole checks. But he hadn’t given the spot much thought—partly, perhaps, it wasn’t staring him in the […]
Read MorePractice Safe Sun
When patients ask me for the secret to smoother, younger-looking skin, my answer is simple: Defend it from sun exposure. Simple, yes. But not always easy, especially as we come upon Memorial Day weekend, summer’s unofficial kickoff. Don’t get me wrong—just because I’m a dermatologist doesn’t mean I shun beaches, golf courses, and backyard barbecues. […]
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