Parents use sunscreen on their kids, but may expect the occasional burn. We need to talk about the dangers of sunburns: it’s time to get real.
Skin Cancer Prevention for All
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation one in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life. In fact, skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer, beating breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer cases per year.
Sunscreen decoded: Is higher SPF better?
There’s something we all look forward to today–the long weekend is (finally!) here. Beach vacations are popular and affordable, but if you don’t take care of your skin under the sun, summer beaches can be harmful to your health. We all know that the first step...
How Young is Too Young for Cosmetic Dermatology?
Women who are trying to look younger There is a misconception that cosmetic dermatologic procedures, including things like Botox and filler injections, are something for older women who are trying to look younger. Perhaps this was true years ago, but both the science...
First Derm in Sweden for Almedalen
Almedalen Week is an annual event in the medieval city of Visby on the Swedish island Gotland, which is 40 minutes by plane or a 4 hour ferry ride from Stockholm. Sweden’s political parties gather to present and listen to speeches, seminars, and participate in a...
Ultimate Guide: Tattoos and your Skin
You may have noticed that the last few years have seen a significant increase in the popularity of tattoos. The numbers don’t lie: In a 2012 Harris poll, 21% of Americans responded that they had one or more tattoos, up from just 14% in 2008. But unlike most other...
6 Skin care tips that will take years off of your appearance
Written by: Dennis A Porto MD (@daporteaux) Aging skin 1. The sun is your enemy Every discussion of anti-aging skin care regimens should start with sunscreen and sun avoidance. In addition to causing skin cancer, UV radiation from the sun (or tanning beds) directly...
Skin Deep? The dangers of both indoor tanning and skin lightening
Around the world there is a sliding scale of beauty, from lighter skin to darker. The growing culture of indoor tanning and skin-whitening cosmetics have resulted in multi-billion dollar industries exploiting the definition of beauty. In the US, nearly 30 million...
The Best Sunscreen Is One You’ll Use
Best sunscreen recommendations for parents: a discussion of SPF, reapplication time, and skin cancer prevention.
