Summer means spending more time outdoors. However, the increased exposure to sunlight, insects, and poisonous plants can cause some itchy and painful rashes. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps people can take to avoid unwanted rashes, which can quickly sideline summer fun. Here, some advice from the American Academy of Dermatologists (www.aad.org): You can… Continue reading Summer Skin Problems and How to Solve Them
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Many People Unaware of Skin Cancer Risk
Throughout this summer, many Americans will increasingly head to the beach or water parks to cool down, but will they turn up their efforts to protect their skin from the sun? A new American Academy of Dermatology survey shows that despite skin cancer being the most common cancer in the U.S., only about one-third of… Continue reading Many People Unaware of Skin Cancer Risk
Skin Cancer: More Dangerous than You Think
With the first day of summer right around the corner, many Americans will increasingly head to the beach or water parks to cool down, but will they turn up their efforts to protect their skin from the sun? A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) shows that despite skin cancer being the… Continue reading Skin Cancer: More Dangerous than You Think
How to Prevent Premature Skin Aging
As people age, it’s natural to experience thinner, drier skin and an increase in wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), sometimes one’s environment and lifestyle choices can cause the skin to age prematurely. Although there is no way to prevent your skin from aging, AAD dermatologists… Continue reading How to Prevent Premature Skin Aging
Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Caring for the health of your skin doesn’t have to break the bank, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “It’s important to realize that products don’t need to be expensive to be effective,” said board-certified dermatologist Sheila Zahra Farhang, MD, FAAD. “A simple, three-step approach that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin… Continue reading Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Skin
With festivities and family gatherings flooding the calendar from November through New Year’s, it’s easy to neglect our skin health during the busy holiday season. Thankfully, there are small steps you can take to ensure your skin stays aglow this year. I recommend the following five tips for achieving healthy holiday skin. Stop Drinking by… Continue reading 5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Skin
Expert Advice on Keeping Skin Healthy
Board-certified dermatologists are experts when it comes to the skin, hair and nails, diagnosing and treating more than 3,000 diseases and conditions, including skin cancer, acne, psoriasis and eczema. They also help patients address their cosmetic concerns, such as tattoo removal, scarring, and aging skin. But do you ever wonder what skin care tips dermatologists… Continue reading Expert Advice on Keeping Skin Healthy
Smart Treatment Tips for Acne
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. However, despite its prevalence, accurate information about acne can be scarce. Many teenagers and young adults believe that they have to let acne run its course instead of treating it, while others turn to do-it-yourself treatments —… Continue reading Smart Treatment Tips for Acne
Staying Safe in The Sun
Sun safety is always in season, and it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Exposure to the sun can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin”), eye damage, and skin cancer, the most common of all cancers. And skin cancer… Continue reading Staying Safe in The Sun
5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Yet according to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most cases of skin cancer can be prevented by protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. The best way to do this, they… Continue reading 5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When Should You Treat Acne? Right Now
The most common skin condition in the United States? No surprise that it’s acne, which affects up to 50 million Americans every year. But even though it’s so prevalent, it can be hard to get accurate information about it. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), many teenagers and young adults think they should… Continue reading When Should You Treat Acne? Right Now
Winter Health Myths, Busted
How many of these winter health myths do you believe? Myth: Allergies go away in the winter. Actually, allergies might the real source behind your stuffy nose and scratchy throat. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one in five people suffer from indoor/outdoor allergies, and the indoor variety can be worse in… Continue reading Winter Health Myths, Busted
Sunscreen Users Receive Less Than Half the Sun Protection They Think They Do
Researchers from King’s College London have assessed just how much sun protection people actually receive, based on typical use. It is well known that people don’t receive the full ultraviolet radiation blocking benefit of sunscreen, because they are applying it more thinly than manufacturers recommend. The findings were published in July 2018 in the journal… Continue reading Sunscreen Users Receive Less Than Half the Sun Protection They Think They Do
The Ultimate Summer Camp Checklist: Food, Fun and Safety
Summer is here, and more than 14 million children are heading off to summer camp. To ensure your child is best prepared to enjoy all that camp offers and come home free of injury, the American Optometric Association (AOA) with the Association of Camp Nursing (ACN) have compiled a checklist of essential summer safety tips… Continue reading The Ultimate Summer Camp Checklist: Food, Fun and Safety
Enjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Is there anything more cheering than the first balmy, sunny days of spring? After a seemingly endless run of cold, gray days, people of all ages gleefully shed their cold-weather gear, take to the outdoors, and look forward to a season of fun in the sun. And as surely as the seasons change and the… Continue reading Enjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Getting Ready for the Summer Sun with “Green” Sunscreens
Although it’s been a tough winter for many people in the U.S., summer is coming. And that means backyard barbeques, fun on the beach and, of course, slathering on sunscreen. But one particular environmentally friendly sunscreen ingredient has been difficult to obtain — that ingredient, shinorine, could only be harvested from nature. Now, as of… Continue reading Getting Ready for the Summer Sun with “Green” Sunscreens
Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Right for You?
These days, more and more Baby Boomers – and even early Generation Xers just hitting their 50s – stare at the sags and bags in their aging facial skin and seek ways of restoring that youthful look, according to Sonoa Au, M.D., of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. “Search for the ‘fountain of youth’ is ongoing and… Continue reading Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Right for You?
Study: Most melanomas don’t arise from existing moles
From the American Academy of Dermatology, some smart advice about sunscreen year round – and why it’s crucial not to ignore any new moles. Fall is almost here, and we’ve put away the flip-flops and beach bags. But we should keep the sunscreen handy for year-round protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays – and perform… Continue reading Study: Most melanomas don’t arise from existing moles