Collagen Supplements: Do They Really Work for Your Skin?
The research on taking collagen supplements to improve skin appearance is so confusing—and often contradictory—that our dermatologists in Jupiter thought we’d take a look at the most recent findings to help you sort through them. What is Collagen? Collagen is an essential protein that our body uses as one of the main building blocks for […]
Daxxify: The Next Big Thing to Banish Frown Lines!
Our dermatologists in Jupiter are so delighted to be able to offer you a revolutionary new next-generation neuromodulator known as Daxxify. As we are currently one of the few exclusive providers of Daxxify in the U.S., we want to introduce you to this exciting new addition to our cosmetic line. The Daxxify difference Following clinical […]
How to Help Your Skin Flourish in Winter
We here in Florida like to think we’re immune from winter’s effects, but as we saw so vividly last month, Mother Nature sometimes has her own ideas about what constitutes appropriate winter weather in our state. Even without cold blasts from the north, your skin will tend to be drier this time of year because […]
A Great New Year’s Resolution: Regular Skin Cancer Screening
As we approach the new year, our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter would like to suggest you add one particular item to your list of New Year’s resolutions: a skin cancer screening. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). One in every three cancers […]
For Healthier Skin, Skip the Sugar
‘Tis the season . . . for extreme sugar intake. From Halloween right on through to New Year’s, we seem to get more than our share of sugar. We justify it because, after all, it’s the holidays. Many of our favorite treats are available only at this time of year, so we tend to indulge […]
What to Do About Skin Tags, Moles, and Other Lesions
You’re washing up one day or changing clothes in front of a mirror when you notice something on your skin that you’re pretty sure is new. So of course you consult Dr. Internet (instead of our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter) and decide it’s harmless. Regardless, you want to be rid of it for cosmetic reasons, […]
Fall Specials: Sculptra & Contour
The Sunscreen vs. Vitamin D Myth
When our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter constantly remind our patients to apply sunscreen all year ‘round, we sometimes get pushback from our patients who are worried about the effect on their vitamin D levels. This is because sun exposure is a primary way to get D, which is why it’s often called “the sunshine vitamin.” […]
Why You Still Get Burned When Using Sunscreen
For years you’ve heard our dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter warn you never to set foot outside—or sit near windows in the sun—without applying a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. And you do, but burn anyway. So what happened? There are several possible reasons for this. You don’t use enough Probably the number […]
Prevent Skin Problems While Gardening
There are many rewards of gardening, whether you have a large yard or just a few plants in pots. Planting, weeding, watering, and caring for plants reduces stress, provides exercise, and exposes you to beneficial organisms in the soil.