Retinol and Sensitive Skin
Applying the Power of Retinol to Your Sensitive Skin … Here’s How Retinol is everywhere—and with good reason. Widely touted as the gold standard for anti-aging skin care, products containing retinol can decrease the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, reduce inflammation, unclog pores, enhance collagen production, and help regulate the growth of cells. Retinol and […]
Reducing Your Risk of Skin Cancer
With Dr. Emily Levin, Board Certified Dermatologist, & Florine Mark Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States with a one in five chance of being diagnosed with it during your lifetime? When diagnosed early, basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas tend to be low-risk and […]
Overseeing Moles
Managing Skin Moles Is Good for Your Health We’ll start with rule #1. If any mole (blemish, birthmark, lesion, lump, sore, wart, or other skin phenomenon) appears even remotely suspicious – asymmetric, bleeding, growing, itchy, painful, scaly – see the doctor right away. These are possible warning signs of problems ranging from atypical moles to […]
Reducing Skin Cancer Risk
Preventing Skin Cancer Understanding Skin Cancer Basics Skin cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancers during their lifetimes, with 3.3 million nonmelanoma cases diagnosed annually. Nearly 98% of cases are basal cell or squamous cell […]
Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunscreen
Most of us are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen in the summer months to avoid painful, damaging sunburnt skin and lip. But it really should be a year-round preventative habit. You should always wear sunscreen, no matter your age, skin color, or skin tone. You can purchase sunscreen in many different forms (creams, lotions, gels, sprays). Sunscreen can also be found […]
Summer Skin Myths BUSTED
Skin cancer kills so many people each year and can be caused by exposure to the sun. Detected early, skin cancer can be easily removed and treated. However, if it is discovered too late, it can be fatal. Below, we debunked five common summer skin myths which could be damaging to health. Summer Skin Myth […]
