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Infants and young children have an increased sensitivity to sun and UV rays. At the same time, many chemical sunscreens can be irritating to their thin and developing skin and can burn if they get in their eyes. The best options for sunscreens are ones that contain only physical blockers like zinc oxide and titanium […]
If you have a family history of melanoma it’s never too early to get a baseline skin exam by a board certified dermatologist. Anyone who has atypical moles, spots that are new or changing, or medical issues such as immunosuppression, should be seen right away for a skin check. Primary doctors may refer you for […]
People have known for years that natural sunlight helps with psoriasis. The problem is that the full spectrum of UV rays that are present in natural sunbeds and commercial tanning beds may also lead to skin cancer. Narrowband medical light booths and lasers can help to clear psoriasis with minimal increased risk for skin cancer. […]
Seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik care-uh-TOE-sis) is a common and benign skin growth. These raised spots can worry people when they first notice them, as they may resemble a wart, a weird mole or even a skin cancer. They are in fact completely harmless, but to be sure that a seborrheic keratosis is what you have, any […]
Warts are an infection of the skin caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 strains that affect the skin. And while most are harmless, genital warts pose a risk for cancer. Common warts are termed verrucae vulgaris while plantar warts (on the soles) are termed verrucae plantaris. All warts are spread […]