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Oct

PROTECT YOUR SKIN WITH ELTAMD UV PRODUCTS

Just about every woman is looking for solutions to eradicate skin concerns like fine lines and signs of aging. While there are plenty of methods one can use to get rid of skin concerns that they already have, the absolute best way to beat wrinkles is by preventing them from fo...

Oct

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DERMATOLOGIST?

Skin is the largest organ. It protects the body from the elements, fights bacteria, and helps regulate body temperature. Since it is an organ, skin is susceptible to illnesses like cancer in the same way other body organs are. In fact, it is estimated that on an annual basis the...

Oct

BENEFITS OF USING MEDICAL-GRADE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Medical-grade skin care products, also known as cosmeceuticals, contain active ingredients that have been clinically proven to have a positive effect on skin. These kinds of products are sold in our dermatology office. They are often categorized as a blend between cosmetics an...

Oct

ECZEMA VS PSORIASIS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

When it comes to skin conditions, “rash” is a kind of catch-all term that is used to describe itchy outbreaks. While rashes can potentially represent a myriad of dermal ailments, two of the most common are eczema and psoriasis. Both complaints can cause itching, redness, disco...

Oct

IMPORTANCE OF SUNSCREEN – EVEN THROUGH THE WINTER

Many people think that sunscreen is only important during the summer months. However, wearing sunscreen is just as important during the winter as it is during the summer. There are several ways you will be able to benefit by wearing sunscreen during the cold months that will kee...

Oct

Poison Ivy – the Green Monster

While we are home during this COVID-19 pandemic, we are getting outside for a variety of activities as best we can while practicing social distancing. Me, well, I am an avid gardener, and one of my favorite times is early spring. Sedum plants erupt from the earth. Bleeding heart...

Oct

What are the Risks of My Medications in the Time of COVID-19?

Western allopathic medicine—the profession of MDs and DOs—is based on the scientific method. Studying the root of disease and adapting to the best available evidence is responsible for the marvels of modern public health, medical devices, and drugs. These...

Oct

So Many Skin Care Products! How Do I Choose?

Perhaps quarantine has given you time to reevaluate your medicine cabinet full of skin care products. How did I ever accumulate so much stuff?! Over the years, you've been lured into purchasing products at the pharmacy or high-end department stores or salons, not knowing w...

Oct

BE AWARE OF THE SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER AND TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES

As we head towards summer, and continue to observe Melanoma Month, it is a great time to look at your skin for signs of skin cancer.I recommend heading to a bathroom with good light and a large bathroom mirror. Get undressed down to your birthday suit and use a hand mirror to h...

Oct

SLOWING THE AGING PROCESS WITH RETINOL

Decades of research suggest that the use of retinol can slow the aging process. Applying retinol to the skin will help with fine lines, textural irregularities, and also help to fade brown spots on the skin. Those people who use retinol for many years indeed have smoother, tight...

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