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There are not firm consensus guidelines on how frequently to screen for skin cancer, but in general, every adult should have a baseline exam and individuals with risk factors for melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers should be screened at least annually. Risk factors include personal medical history or family history of skin cancer, certain physical […]
I often get amazed and concerned looks from patients when I suggest that they do bleach baths for their eczema, but done correctly they are very safe and can be effective for some types of eczema. Some types of eczema are driven by staph bacteria that live on the skin. Bleach baths work to decrease […]
Atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema, is the most common inflammatory skin disease of man. It affects approximately 20% of children and 10% of adults. In comparison, psoriasis affects 2-3% of the US population. Everyone from newborns to senior citizens can suffer from AD. Infants commonly show the red rash on the […]
Patients sometimes ask us, “Is there a sunscreen that I can take in a pill form?” So far, nothing beats the topical application of sunscreens/sunblocks as well as sun protective clothing and sun avoidance. However, oral supplementation with various plant extracts are emerging as potential boosters of sun protection. Some of the greatest interest surrounds […]
I have been a fisherman for 70 years and a hunter for nearly as long. I’d like to be able to say that I have been sun safe for all of that time, but like everyone else in the 1950’s, I didn’t give it much thought during those years. However, I think in 40 years […]