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Oct

These summer skin concerns are totally preventable

Some skin concerns are more prevalent in summer. But they don't have to happen at all! Here are four that are preventable. There are a lot of different skin concerns, some of which are more commonly experienced during certain seasons. When it comes to summer problems, some...

Oct

The importance of nail biopsies to diagnose melanoma

It's important that dermatologists know how to perform nail biopsies so that they can diagnose melanoma early. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore melanonychia. As experts in hair, skin, and nails, an important feature of dermatology is diagnosing and managing cuta...

Oct

How Your Summer Water Intake Affects Your Skin

Did you know that how much water you drink can affect your skin? Here's how to tell if yours is dehydrated and the difference eight glasses a day can make. Did you know that the average human is made up of around 60% water? As such, we need to keep replenishing our body&rs...

Oct

5 Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Summer

Make sure you don't damage your skin this summer. Here are five tips to help you keep it healthy this season. TIP #1: Apply - and reapply – sunscreenMost of us know that we should apply sunscreen before sun exposure. We should, however, be applying it to any e...

Oct

What are skin tags and how can they be prevented and removed?

What are skin tags? Skin tags - also known as acrochordons – are small growths that are the same color as your skin or slightly darker. They are most commonly found on the eyelids, under the arms, on the upper chest, and in other areas where there is regular friction...

Oct

These are the ingredients you need to combat oily skin

Do you have oily skin? Read on to find out which ingredients to add to your routine to reduce shine. Do you wash your face each morning only to find yourself slick with oil by noon? You probably have combination or oily skin. While it might frustrate you now, you could be thankf...

Oct

Here’s everything you need to know about Kybella

Are you considering Kybella to enhance the silhouette of your neck and chin? Here's what you need to know about this innovative treatment. There have been many innovations in the field of dermatology. We are now able to treat most medical and a wide variety of cosmetic con...

Oct

Can the position you sleep in cause or prevent wrinkles?

Have you ever wondered if the position you sleep in or your bedding can result in wrinkles developing in your skin? Read on to find out the answer. Did you know that we spend around a third of our lives - an average of 26 years – asleep? Most of us do this in our bed...

Oct

How post-procedure treatments can improve your healing

Are you interested in exploring post-procedure treatments? Keep reading to find out which ones we recommend. There are many different dermatological procedures available, some medical and some cosmetic. Some of them are also more invasive and others less so. Almost all of them...

Oct

Fight free radicals with this oral supplement that offers UV protection

How a unique oral supplement can help us fight the aging process by offering protection from harmful free-radical damage and UV rays. Read on to find out more about it. Every day while I perform skin exams, I take a few minutes to learn more about what my patients are consuming...

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