Do You Use Protection from UV Exposure? - UV exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology asks "Do You Use Protection?" and encourages you to practice safe sun every time you are outdoors. Seek shade, wear protective clothing, and use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30+ to reduce your risk. Watch the video below… Continue Reading
What can you do for sensitive skin? - Dry skin is a problem in Oklahoma, particularly in the winter time, because of the air getting dryer. Most houses have gas heat, and that dries the moisture out of the air. When you get low humidity, then your skin loses moisture to the atmosphere, so you need to do something to try and keep… Continue Reading
Is it okay to tan in a tanning bed? - It is never okay to tan in a tanning bed. Ever. Not once. There is a new study that shows that one time in a tanning bed increases your lifetime risk of melanoma by 20%. If you go more than once, it's 2% more for every time you go past that. So if you have… Continue Reading
8 Gift Ideas for Healthy Skin - As you plan and finish your holiday shopping this season, consider giving the gift of radiant skin. It’s a gift that will keep on giving, long after the holidays are over. The following are some simple (and some elaborate) gift ideas in a variety of budgets to spark some ideas. Put together a “Love Your… Continue Reading
What causes athlete’s foot? - Athlete’s foot is a fungus. Typically, it occurs more in males than in females. It is usually between the toes or on the bottom of the feet. It is never curable. Although companies that make medications would like you to believe it is, it is not. Until we figure out why certain people get the… Continue Reading
What are common skin rashes? What causes them? How can I treat them? - Common skin rashes can be broken down into children vs. adults. In children, you have common skin rashes such as two types of measles. You can have fifth’s disease which was the fifth childhood rash that was developed, that’s erythema infectiosum. If you get that, it’s a virus such as measles. Chickenpox is a very… Continue Reading
What can I do to rejuvenate my skin? - People will ask me commonly, "What can I do to rejuvenate my skin?" There are several things you can do to help improve your looks. One is the use of Retin-A. Retin-A is the only FDA-approved medicine for anti-aging. It got the approval many years ago, and it does work well, but you have to… Continue Reading
What are tips for preventing and treating sunburn? - Sunscreens have different chemicals and different makeups. There is a lot of controversy as to whether or not you should use avobenzone in a sunscreen. Even though it's approved by the American Academy of Dermatology, there have been no studies to show that there's been any problems in humans. There are still some things out… Continue Reading
What are the different types of sunscreen? - Sunscreens have different chemicals and different make-up. There is a lot of controversy as to whether or not you should use avobenzone in a sunscreen, even though it's approved by the American Academy of Dermatology. There have been no studies to show that there have been any problems in humans. There are still some things… Continue Reading
