We’ve often espoused the virtues of either avoiding or protecting yourself from the sun whenever possible. Perhaps because this is a skin cancer awareness blog, you’ve occasionally thought that that’s little more than biased hyperbole. Maybe you’ve even wondered, is there really such a thing as a safe tan? If so, it’s certainly a fair … Read more
Even though May, and therefore Melanoma Awareness Month, is about halfway over, there’s still plenty of time left to bring you even more informative posts pertaining specifically to the damaging effects of the sun, skin damage, skin cancer and Melanoma. Today we’d like to talk about just how easy-and important-regular Full Body Skin Exams of your … Read more
Give a Thoughtful Gift Merry Christmas! By now we’re guessing most of you have gotten your Christmas tree from a local farm or department store, and that all interior and exterior household decorating has been done. You also might’ve begun, or perhaps are even finished with, your Christmas shopping. Though even if you have, you’re … Read more
Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen and Sundicators Cruising season is here! You’ve finally booked a cruise and can’t wait to get out there on the high seas. Who could blame you? Seven days of endless entertainment and mountains of free food will soon be coming your way. During the daylight hours you spend on that floating … Read more
It Protects You So Protect IT! Show your Skin Love! Many of us don’t realize how important our skin is, or how crucial it is to protect it. There are more than a few things about it that we take for granted. The truth is that, while the information is out there, we really don’t … Read more
As I sit here burned-out and tired from all the preparations involved with the upcoming New York Fashion Week, (NYFW) it’s occurred to me that I’m late for my dermatology follow-up. I survived a Beast, and in order to stay healthy I need to be proactive. So while I might be all over the place … Read more
Skin Trauma: Photosensitivity / Phototoxicity There are myriad ways that UV exposure from sunlight can negatively impact your skin and health. Several have already been mentioned in previous blog posts, and today I want to talk about one we haven’t discussed yet: photosensitivity and skin trauma. Photosensitivity is an allergic reaction to sunlight which, as its name … Read more