Miracle Sunscreen Pill — Sensation or Scam?
For decades, bronzed skin was universally regarded as a sign of health and vigor. Until, that is, medical science concluded that the phrase “healthy tan” was a contradiction in terms. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Experts predict that one of every five Americans are at risk of developing skin cancer in their lifetime, and years of rigorous studies have shown that exposure to sunlight is...
Does a “Base Tan” Help Protect Your Skin?
Your dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, are still hearing this from clients: “But we’re going on a beach vacation and we’ll get burned if we go without a base tan.” MYTH: You need a “base tan” to start the summer season and help protect you against sunburn. TRUTH: You will be susceptible to a sunburn regardless of whether you have a “base tan” or not. Not to mention you are...
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...
Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Your Skin
Your board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter, Florida, at Genesis Dermatology, often receive questions from our patients about the effectiveness of various skin care additives, which of course we are happy to answer. One common compound that is found in numerous skin care products these days is alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is present in many moisturizers, toners, cleansers, even masks, and is touted as a treatment for smoothing fine lines and surface...
Skip the Sugar for Better Skin
Valentine’s Day: dinner out, long-stemmed red roses, champagne, and of course, the traditional heart-shaped box of delicious candy. Before you start searching through that box for your favorites, though, stop and think of what the sugar it contains might be doing to your skin.
Eczema or Psoriasis: What’s the Difference?
Raised, red, itchy dry spots. Which is it, eczema or psoriasis? It can be difficult to tell the difference, but your board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, encounter both and can help you distinguish the two, and devise an appropriate treatment plan.
New Study Shows Age 65+ Getting More Dermatology Procedures
It used to be the case that cosmetic surgery and related procedures were largely confined to the stereotypical fading Hollywood star, usually female. Over the years, it became more acceptable for the average American to “have work done,” as the euphemism described plastic surgery. In general, though, these procedures were largely confined to the middle-aged population, those who were beginning to notice signs of aging and wanted to do something...