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
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Common Myths about Sun Protection
Misconceptions about sun exposure are plentiful and put people at risk for skin cancer. “As a practicing dermatologist for over 20 years, I am regularly surprised when patients tell me they love sunbathing and spend hours in the direct sun, that SPF isn’t really important in suntan lotion or that tanning beds aren’t really too… Continue reading Common Myths about Sun Protection
Why Sunglasses Are A Must
Sometimes bigger is better! When it comes to sunglasses think Audrey Hepburn movie star chic! . With spring sliding into summer, dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis, in a report from the Mayo Clinic, explains why a good pair of (big) sunglasses is essential. It’s a very good investment to have big sunglasses around the eyes,” Davis says. Why?… Continue reading Why Sunglasses Are A Must
Melanoma: What You Need to Know
Although skin cancer isn’t of as much concern to people as better known and more serious cancers such as those of the breast and colon, it can be very serious – especially in its most dangerous form, melanoma. Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, is what you need to know about the illness that… Continue reading Melanoma: What You Need to Know
How Much Do You Know About Sunscreen?
Millions of consumers are shopping for sunscreen without knowing exactly what they’re buying. A new study shows that just 43 percent of consumers surveyed know what sun factor protection (SPF) means, and only seven percent knew what to look for on a label if they wanted a sunscreen that offers protection against early skin aging.… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Sunscreen?
Best Sun-Safety Tips
Heat stroke and sun poisoning are huge problems in the summer when temperatures often go above 100 degrees and people spend too much time outside. In fact, if you saw the premiere of NBC’s new reality show The Island, Dr. Buck Parker, a trauma surgeon and one of the stars of the show, had to… Continue reading Best Sun-Safety Tips
Best Skin-Care Strategies in Your 40s and 50s
Although skin aging is inevitable, that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it, experts say. “It’s possible to have vibrant skin at any age, as long as you take steps to properly care for your skin,” says dermatologist Bethanee J. Schlosser, MD, PhD, FAAD, assistant professor of dermatology and director of Women’s Skin Health… Continue reading Best Skin-Care Strategies in Your 40s and 50s
Skin Safety Tips for Winter
Just because it’s getting close to winter, don’t pack away your sunblock with your swimsuit. In fact, winter’s sun is just as dangerous as summer rays, according to Adam J. Scheiner, MD. “The snow reflects the glare of the sun – and the damaging UV rays,” says Scheiner. “People who like skiing and snowboarding in… Continue reading Skin Safety Tips for Winter