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Kids starting camp? Choose sunscreen wisely…
Question: My son goes to camp all day and I need a good sunscreen because he has sensitive skin and is very fair. I’ve ...
Are you making these top sunscreen mistakes?
Question: I recently went out for a day on a boat with friends and even though I used SPF 50 sunscreen all day, I ...
What you must know about new FDA sunscreen label rules
Question: “I read about some new sunscreen labeling rules in a magazine but I don’t really know how they apply to me when I’m ...
The sun and ultraviolet (UV) light
Tip: Even on a cloudy day you are still exposing your skin to both UVA and UVB radiation, so wear sunscreen even if the ...
Children and sun exposure
Children are particularly at risk of the dangers of sun exposure. Children’s skin is more sensitive to the sun’s rays. A sunburn in childhood ...
Today is Melanoma Monday
Take an extra moment today to check your moles because today is Melanoma Monday®. Have your skin checked at least once per year with a ...
Skin cancer terms
Skin Cancer A tumor arising in the skin caused by uncontrolled cell division. Classified as melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer (basal and squamous cell ...
A word (maybe more than one) on hair conditioning…
The primary purpose of hair conditioning products is to reduce the resistance that occurs when hair (particularly wet hair) is combed or brushed. Conditioning ...
Dry eye relief
Suffer from dry eyes? There is help! See below for some useful tips: Artificial Tears are beneficial for the stinging or burning associated with dry eyes. ...
Check your spots!
As healthcare professionals, we are expected to do a thorough review of systems, assess your medication, evaluate your past medical and family history, equip ...
Have you (yes, I mean YOU) had your cancer screenings?
Have you (yes, YOU!) had your cancer screenings? I feel like my dog means business when he gives me THAT face, so I thought ...
Lifestyle changes for cancer prevention
In many cases we are not able to say exactly why someone gets cancer. I often find myself wondering…why this person or why that ...
Inaugural post … and croissants!
Wow…today is the inaugural blog…I don’t really know what to say. I guess, Welcome! Welcome to my blog! I will certainly try to give ...