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Five ways you may be applying sunscreen incorrectly

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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 [...]

jmontoya2020-05-26T17:12:30-05:00May 26th, 2020|Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Skin Care, Sunscreen, Telemedicine|0 Comments

The History of Telemedicine

The History of Telemedicine It could be seen as something new, strange, or unfamiliar to a generation of medical professionals; however, telemedicine has been in existence since the 18th century. Some doctors still find this concept strange, which is partly why the adoption of telemedicine technology in recent years has been quite slow (until recently with the COVID-19 situation).The methods of communication and, more specifically, telemedicine, have gradually evolved and improved over time from the initial invention of the electrical telegraph and, later, the [...]

jmontoya2020-05-08T00:53:38-05:00April 24th, 2020|Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Telemedicine|0 Comments

Telemedicine

What is telemedicine? In clear terms, telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide education remotely as well as provision of health care services. This also means using said technologies to provide remote clinical services to patients in need of one.The use of medical imaging like x-ray, medical diagnosis & evaluations including specialist consultations via video consultations are all examples of how telemedicine operates. Telemedicine is sometimes confused for telehealth, while most times, it is used interchangeably because both represent similar services. Telehealth is [...]

jmontoya2020-04-15T16:43:55-05:00April 2nd, 2020|Blog, Dermatologist, Dermatology, Telemedicine|0 Comments