What is Sun Damaged Skin? The sun can be extremely damaging to our skin if we do not protect ourselves against its UV rays. It is especially important to understand the risks involved with tanning beds. It can be hard to understand or take this damage seriously when it is not visible immediately. We may […]
Changes and abnormalities in the skin can be alarming to the average person. Oftentimes, our first instinct is to run to the internet for answers. Skin disorders vary in severity as well as their symptoms. Some disorders are quite painful while others don’t cause any discomfort. It is important to keep an eye on skin-related […]
Believe it or not, what you eat can have a major effect on the aging process. If you are feeding your body with processed meats and sugar, you can add to the inflammation throughout the body. In turn, these foods can lead to the development of wrinkles and aged skin. Some foods benefit the aging […]
Eating specific foods isn’t going to make you look noticeably younger overnight. However, nutrition is one of the key aspects of aging well. What goes on your plate can affect what you see in the mirror down the road. This may sound intense, but your diet has a huge impact on how you feel and […]
There are three major types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Skin cancer is typically on the scalp, ears, neck, arms, hands, legs, lips, and face. However, it also has the potential to form in areas that don’t receive sunlight. Mohs surgery is used to treat most types of skin cancer including: […]
What Causes Acne? Acne is a skin condition in which hair follicles become clogged. There are a variety of things that cause build-up. Oils and dead skin cells create pimples or zits. An oil, known as Sebum, typically helps keep the skin from drying out. In healthy cases, this oil empties onto the skin surface […]
It is important to protect your skin against the sun’s damaging UV rays. Often, the use of sunscreen is neglected when the weather begins to cool. However, this is a critical part of skincare regardless of the temperature outdoors. It is still possible for skin to burn during the winter and fall months. But which […]
Did you know that skin cancer is the MOST COMMON type of cancer in the United States? Here’s what we know… annual skin exams with your dermatologist can detect skin cancer early when it is most treatable, and even avoid the development of skin cancer. Pre-cancerous lesions, when identified at annual skin exams, can be […]
Peeling Skin of the face can result in feelings of insecurity, and in many cases is also incredibly uncomfortable. Skin conditions that commonly cause the face to peel are eczema and psoriasis. Certain external conditions can also cause the body’s skin to peel more than normal. These situations include fluctuating humidity, hot showers and cold […]
We’ve all had occasional pimples throughout our lives, but not everyone has experienced severe acne. Oftentimes, pimples and acne alike can cause annoyance and embarrassment. Although this skin condition is most prevalent among the younger, teen generation, it can affect people of all ages. Symptoms of acne include the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pimples, […]
