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The Dark Side of Indoor Tanning
There are a lot of people who love having a beautiful bronze glow to their skin, but there’s actually a lot of horrible truths about indoor tanning that you may or may not be aware of. A clinical study that interviewed 400 college students revealed that over half had...
Treating Poison Ivy Rashes the Right Way!
Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac: Contact with plants like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can cause a rash or skin irritation. It is the oil found in the plants that causes the rash. This oil is called urushiol. After you come in contact with the oil, the...
The Dangers of Tanning
Did you know that tanning greatly increases your risk of Melanoma, one of the most common and deadly skin cancers in the United States? In fact, nearly 400,000 cases of skin cancer have been attributed to indoor tanning alone. The Lie About Vitamin D Yes, the sun is a...
What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Cancer is a medical condition and arises when the body produces uncontrollable and dangerous cells. Skin cancer is diagnosed when the skin cells in the body get out of control. It can lead to the tumor outgrowing the original infected organ (skin in this...
Mohs Treatment for Skin Cancer
What you should know about Mohs Surgery: For people with the more common non-melanoma skin cancers, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma (BCC and SCC), a technique known as the Mohs surgery is often used. Mohs surgery is preferred when treating many BCCs and SCCs....
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
One of the most highly recommended skin cancer preventive measure is to avoid the sun’s strongest and harmful rays from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. You could spend time indoors during this time. Or if you work outside, try to spend this time in the shade which will also reduce...
Causes and Treatments for Your Acne Breakouts
Acne is frustrating for everyone. We know the struggle. And perhaps the worst part of it is that none of the over-the-counter products you’ve tried that everyone is raging about are working. Your acne may even be beginning to leave scars. What you might not know is...
Brown Recluse Spider Bite Guide
Brown Recluse Spiders: Before you can treat a spider bite, it is important to know what kind of spider bit you. Brown recluse, also known as violin or fiddleback spiders are about 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) long with a dark violin-shaped mark for you to distinguish. They are...
Botox as a Preventive Measure
Botox: a much better option! Botox ® is a protein derived from botulinum toxin that is used to minimize or smooth out lines and wrinkles on the face. While that might sound scary, the procedure is safe and effective when performed by a Board-Certified Dermatologist....
Facts About Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma? Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Of all skin cancers, It is actually the most commonly diagnosed type here in the US. Usually, it shows up on the head, neck, shoulder, or back of the hands. Pretty much any area that gets...