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I hear every day from patients that they would like to wear sunscreen on their face when they are outside, but it burns their eyes when they sweat. Fortunately, not all sunscreens cause this issue. There are two types of sunscreens – chemical and physical. Chemical sunscreens provide great protection from the sun’s harmful UV […]
Times have certainly changed. Gone are the days where sun protection was an afterthought, and sunburns mere inconveniences. Up to 50% of Americans who live to age 65 will develop at least one non-melanoma skin cancer. You can decrease your risk of developing precancerous and cancerous lesions going forward while still enjoying the outdoors. Here […]
Excessive sweating (“hyperhidrosis”) is a chronic condition that can involve many areas of the body and cause significant embarrassment. While there is often no cure, there are multiple treatment options with various pros and cons, including topical medications, pills, and lasers. Injectable neurotoxins are safe and durable treatment alternatives, with specific FDA approval for onabotulinum-A […]
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 […]