Five Ways Your Smartphone May Be Damaging Your Skin
The board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter sometimes employ blue light treatments as an effective therapy for certain conditions such as acne and precancerous skin cells. When used therapeutically in this way, research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shown this type of treatment is safe. But what about the near-constant exposure to the blue light that we receive from our smartphones, computers, and TV screens?...
The Best Path to Younger-Looking Skin
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter have myriad ways to help you retain and recover your youthful good looks. But there is a free, simple, and safe way to do that on your own: Avoid the sun. Or at least protect your skin from its harmful effects. There’s no doubt that lying in the sun feels good. It’s relaxing, warming, and soothing. But the fact is that tanning—whether from the sun or...
The Selfie Effect
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter are no different from anyone else—we like to take selfies at every opportunity and share them often on social media. There’s no denying that they’re fun and a great way to remember terrific times we’ve had and places we’ve been. But this trendy form of image sharing has begun to have an unfortunate effect. It seems more and more plastic surgeons are seeing a phenomenon they’ve...
Stop Wrinkles Before They Start
Our dermatologists in Jupiter, FL have many years of experience in helping your skin return to its most youthful appearance. But we often see patients who, with a little prevention, could forestall the most common causes of aging skin. Here are the eight best ways we know of to prevent fine the lines and wrinkles that impair your skin’s natural beauty. Avoid the sun Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF...
Announcing: Less Discomfort, Faster Recovery
Your board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology always employ state-of-the-art technology and the latest techniques to ensure our patients have the best possible experience when receiving treatment at our Jupiter, Florida, office. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the addition of two of those technological advances to our practice. The Halo Laser The first, the Halo Laser, is a hybrid fractional laser system that uses a combination of wavelengths to correct visible signs...
Prep Your Skin for Fall with NovaThreads
With fall finally here and all the many holiday celebrations not far off, you might want to think about ways to freshen your appearance with a more youthful look for the coming season. One way to achieve this is through the new non-surgical technique using NovaThreads. Your board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter, Florida, at Genesis Dermatology, often recommend this procedure for our clients who are seeking the advantages of a facelift without...
What You Should Know About Rosacea
If you have facial redness that worsens with heat, alcohol intake, or emotional upset, you may be one of the 16 million Americans who suffer from the skin condition called rosacea. Your board-certified dermatologists and physician assistant at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, have many years of experience in treating rosacea and would like to explain more about the potential causes and treatments. The telltale symptom of rosacea (pronounced “roe-ZAY-she-uh”) is an...
Botox or Dermal Fillers – Which One is Right for You?
Because Botox and dermal fillers are both used to reduce signs of aging, your board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, frequently find their clients using these terms interchangeably. But they are actually two different types of procedures that work differently on the face and hands. So let’s look at each, and try to clear up the confusion. How do they work? Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin that is...
New at Genesis Dermatology: ESKATA
We are thrilled to announce we are now offering ESKATA at Genesis Dermatology. What is ESKATA? ESKATA is a topical solution used to treat raised seborrheic keratoses (SK). Why ESKATA? Contains 40 percent pharmaceutical grade H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) that meets FDA guidelines. FDA-approved for the treatment of raised SKs. Doe-foot applicator. Applicator tip design provides optimal spreadability. Join us at Genesis Dermatology to experience ESKATA and remove unwanted SKs....
Here’s How You Can Save Someone’s Life (Including Your Own)
May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, and your board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, want to bring you up to date on the latest research in this area, as well as offer a few reminders to help keep you safe from this deadly disease. First, the bad news. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates that 178,560 new cases of melanoma—the most deadly kind of skin...
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