Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

All of America celebrates the birthday and life of Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week.  So we believe that this is a perfect time for our skin health care blog to focus on the connection between African-Americans and Melanoma. Misconceptions about Melanoma We’re very happy to say that each day, Melanoma … Read more

The Price of Beauty: Gel Manicures

uv lamps and gel manicure dangers

Unfortunately, until somewhat recently the skin safety component of this common, popular cosmetic procedure hasn’t been researched all that much. But, slowly, that is thankfully starting to change. According to a study referenced in the Glamour Magazine article cited below, the amount of UV rays given by gel manicures curing lamps can differ significantly from salon to … Read more

When is it Time to Visit Your Dermatologist?

fair-skinned woman with red hair

When is it time to see your dermatologist? It’s hard enough to get people, especially men, to regularly visit even their own general practitioners; let alone a specialist like a dermatologist. Of course, those with pre-existing skin-conditions are more apt to visit their dermatologists on a regular basis. But if that’s not you, what are … Read more

Cell Phones and Smartphones are a Reflection on You

Cell Phones and Smartphones

Of all the cancers we’ve heard being associated with Cell Phones and Smartphones since their introduction, skin cancer is likely one you’ve heard about the least. Perhaps that’s because the risk of skin cancer isn’t due to any interior workings or transmission methods of the phones themselves. No, it’s much simpler. When Using Your Phone … Read more

Sun Safe Practices During the Presidential Campaign

Sun Safe Practices During the Presidential Campaign

If you haven’t just returned from a lengthy vacation on Jupiter, you’ve probably noticed that America is currently embroiled in one of, if not the, most polarizing presidential elections ever. Fear not, though! We aren’t here today to discuss the politics of politics; or to take sides. Instead we’d like to focus on the candidates … Read more

Handing out Sunscreen on Halloween

Hand Out Sunscreen on Halloween

Well, it’s that time of year again. The lovely season during which the leaves change and the air chills. Autumn means beauty, and October means Halloween. Halloween Misconceptions We’d just like to take a quick moment today and gently remind you that fall is also a time during which thoughts of sun-safety fade. Unfortunately however, the … Read more

Return of Parasols: Sun-safe and Fashionable

Parasols fashionable sun safety

There’s an old saying that goes something like, what once was old is new again. Several millennia ago, long before whomever you believe discovered North America had discovered it, the Egyptians of antiquity were toting around Parasols both for sun-safety and to help preserve their pale skin tones amidst the blazing desert sun. They weren’t … Read more