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Don’t be foolish wear your sunscreen

Don't be foolish...wear your sunscreen! Families across the U.S. are looking forward to spending more time outdoors as warmer weather approaches. One of the things to stock up on for the summer is sunscreen. Yet, many people are hesitant to use sunscreen because of some common myths. In this post, we’re going to debunk the Top 5 common sunscreen myths. If you’ve been lazy about applying sunscreen or think you don’t need it at all, check out these facts and myths before you head [...]

2022-08-24T09:46:29-05:00March 28th, 2022|Blog, Dermatologist, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Sunscreen|2 Comments
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Understanding SPF

Sunscreen Protection Factor (SPF) 101 You probably know that sunscreen is a critical part of your daily skincare routine. Wearing sunscreen can protect you from sunburn, skin cancer, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of premature skin aging. Yet, with thousands of sunscreens available on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which sunscreen will give your skin the best protection. In this article, we’re going to decode one of the most common terms used on sunscreen labels – SPF. What [...]

2022-08-24T09:49:31-05:00March 16th, 2022|Blog, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Sunscreen|1 Comment
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Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly

Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly Ignoring the label There are a variety of sunscreens on the market. To effectively protect yourself choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water-resistant and provides broad-spectrum coverage (meaning it covers you from both UVA and UVB rays) Using too little Adults need about 1 ounce (size of a golf ball/shot glass) to fully cover their body. Apply a liberally amount to all areas of the body before getting dressed [...]

2020-05-26T17:12:30-05:00May 26th, 2020|Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sunscreen, Telemedicine|0 Comments
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6 Myths About Skin Cancer

6 Myths About Skin Cancer Tanning beds are generally safer than UV rays from the sun FALSE. Tanning beds have the same harmful UV rays as the sun and in much greater amounts. Using tanning beds increases your risk of skin cancer, including the deadliest form, melanoma. Individuals who tan easily and rarely burn do not get skin cancer FALSE. There is no such thing as a “healthy” tan. Any change to your natural skin color is a sign of skin damage, and [...]

2020-05-21T18:32:32-05:00May 21st, 2020|Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Skin cancer, Skin Care|0 Comments
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How to check yourself for skin cancer

How to check yourself for skin cancer Most individuals don’t know that one out of every five people will be diagnosed with skin cancer during their lifetime?  Fortunately, the majority of cases are curable if they are diagnosed and treated early, which makes early detection crucial. What can you do?  First, see your dermatologist annually for a full-body exam.  If you are someone that is at a higher risk, more frequent exams may be recommended.  Monthly self-skin exams at home are just as [...]

2020-05-14T16:27:02-05:00May 14th, 2020|Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Skin Care|0 Comments
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