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Allergic Reactions To Common Skin Care Ingredients allergic reactions allergies dermatology healthy skin rashes skin health Oct 31, 2022

Rashes rashes rashes…yeah, you know what I’m talking about…a red, blistering, weeping skin eruption where you itch so badly you just want to scratch your skin off! Yikes, no fun! So what are these rashes and why do they occur? 

Rashes can happen from a number of things,...

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Your Skin Up Close- biopsies, pathology and more! Oct 24, 2022

Dermatologists are experts at diagnosing and treating skin conditions. But did you know there’s another type of doctor who gets an even closer look at your skin?

That’s right…a dermatopathologist is a pathologist of the skin! They focus all day, every day, on looking at and...

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Nicotinamide- a mighty B vitamin! b3 vitamins healthy skin nicotinamide preventative medicine skin cancer prevention skin cancers skin health vitamins for the skin Oct 17, 2022

Most people take at least one vitamin on a daily basis and there’s now a pill that could help you prevent skin cancers and precancers!

This is exciting news for people afflicted with numerous skin cancers and precancers looking for a way to prevent future skin cancers above and beyond sun...

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Self-Care with Self-Skin Checks- a step by step guide capsule skin care dermatologists dermatology early detection saves lives healthy skin preventative care preventative medicine self care self skin checks skin cancer prevention skin health Oct 10, 2022

Did you know that self-skin checks are an important part of your preventative health?

When was the last time you looked at your scalp or back, or bottom of your feet? If the answer is 'umm, what skin check?' then read on for a step-by-step guide!

Self-care for your skin with a monthly self-skin...

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Scars and Wound Healing- what really happens? healthy skin keloids scarring scars skin surgery wound care wound healing Oct 03, 2022

Who hasn’t been afflicted with a scar at some point in their lives? Our scars tell a story on our skin, perhaps of an injury during childhood, a traumatic event, or a remnant of a surgical procedure. Unlike starfish, who can undergo injury without leaving a scar, humans will universally...

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Time for your (skin) check-up! beautiful skin dermatologist dermatology healthy skin skin cancer prevention skin check skin conditions skin disease prevention skin exam skin health Sep 26, 2022

Time for your (skin) check-up!

Did you know that your skin needs a check-up just like the rest of your body?

 Having an established relationship with a dermatologist is one of the best ways to catch skin conditions early, or prevent them completely. Fortunately, our skin is one of the most...

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My Capsule Skin Care Routine beautiful skin capsule capsule skin care dermatologist dermatology healthy skin less is more simplifying skin care products skin routine skin routines Sep 19, 2022

My Capsule Skin Care Routine

Marie Kondo has become a household name in the past few years, and so too, the emphasis on decluttering and simplifying our homes, lives and spaces, and only keeping things that ‘bring us joy.’

Well, I’m here to promote this idea with our skin care...

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What is UPF clothing...and why I love it so much! alternatives to spf healthy skin stylish sun protection sun protection sun protective clothing sun safety sunburn upf Sep 12, 2022

U.P. ....what....you might be thinking??  Fear not, let's get started with the basics!

UPF stands for ‘ultraviolet protective factor’ and it’s a rating system for fabrics and clothing much like SPF is for sunscreen.

Why do I love UPF and sun protective clothing so much you...

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My Sunscreen 411 dermatology healthy skin skin cancer prevention skin care skin experts skin health sun protection sunscreen Sep 06, 2022

Yes, dermatologists are OBSESSED with sunscreen and here’s why:

Sunscreen worn every day (yes, EVERY DAY) is a great way to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Some people think of sunscreen as just something you put on for a day at the beach or when...

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Common Skin Cancers: what you should know dermatology medical doctor skin skin cancer skin health Aug 30, 2022

Many people have heard about skin cancers and maybe even know someone who’s had one, but do you know much more than that? Could you name a type of skin cancer beyond melanoma? Read on to learn about the most common skin cancers and how we treat and prevent them!

 

Perhaps no surprise,...

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Got Sunburn? You need to read this. dermatology skin skin care skin health sunburn Aug 08, 2022

 

When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun's rays, prevention is better than treatment after the fact. But, we are all human, and sometimes sunburns do happen.

Yikes, yes, even I am guilty of getting a small sunburn this summer!

I didn’t realize it at the time, but a small...

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Want to know what my no. 1 anti-aging secret is? Aug 07, 2022

When people find out I’m a dermatologist, one of the first questions I’m asked is this:

"How do I keep my skin youthful and prevent aging?"

Well, today I’m going to share with you my #1 secret to anti-aging, and if you ask me, it should really count as my number 1, number 2, AND...

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