by Jodi | Sep 12, 2022 | deer tick, DEET, dengue fever, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatology np, dnp, doctor, early disseminated lyme disease, eastern equine encephalitis, feed your skin, Health, healthy skin, hiking, hives, inflamed skin, inflammation, insect bite, insect borne disease, insect repellent, insects, irritated skin, itch, itchy skin, mosquito, nurse practitioner, oil, outdoors, permethrin, rash, red skin, repellent, skin freshener, skin health, skin inflammation, skin quality, Skinformation, smooth skin, soft skin, summer, summer guide, summertime, Sun, sun damage, sun protection, sunburn, sunscreen, swimming, tick borne disease, ticks, West Nile, Yellow Fever, Zika
Exposure to plants of the Anacardiaceae family account for the majority of cases of allergic contact dermatitis. These include poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, which are members of the genus Toxicodendron. These types of dermatoses are caused by urushiol, a...
by Jodi | Jul 19, 2022 | basal cell carcinoma, BCC, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatology np, dnp, doctor, free radicals, healthy skin, locally advanced cancer, metastatic cancer, nurse practitioner, photoaging, SCC, skin, skin cancer, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skin Care Advice, skin cells, skin dullness, skin freshener, skin health, skin inflammation, skin quality, Skinformation, Smart Beauty, spf, squamous cell carcinoma, summer, summer guide, summertime, Sun, sun damage, sun protection, sunburn, sunscreen, Uncategorized, zinc
May was skin cancer awareness month and we always revisit the dangers of unprotected sun exposure. The number of cases of melanoma in young adults is on the rise. Millennials are especially vulnerable, because they seem to underestimate the dangers of the sun and skin...
by Jodi | Jan 3, 2021 | acne, acne vulgaris, Age & Gender Issues, Anti-Aging News, anti-inflammatory, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune, autoimmune disease, beauty, cosmetic dermatology, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatology np, dnp, doctor, dry skin, fatty fish, feed your skin, fish, free radicals, hair, Hair Health, Hair Loss, Health, healthy skin, herring, inflamed skin, inflammation, irritated skin, lupus, mackerel, nurse practitioner, oil, omega 3 fatty acids, photoaging, protein, psoriasis, rash, red skin, rough skin, sagging skin, salmon, seafood, silky skin, skin, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skin Care Advice, skin cells, skin dullness, skin freshener, skin health, skin inflammation, skin quality, Skinformation, Smart Beauty, smooth skin, soft skin, spf, strong skin, Sun, sun damage, sun protection, sunburn, sunscreen, vitamin e, wrinkles, zinc
Fish that are fatty, like salmon, herring and mackerel, are important for healthy skin. They are all abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for supporting optimal skin and hair. These important fatty acids may protect against the harmful rays of the sun,...
by Jodi | Feb 5, 2020 | acne scarring, acne vulgaris, actinic damage, actinic keratoses, Age & Gender Issues, All About the Botox, Anti-Aging News, beauty, Before After, botox, Cancer Prevention, chemical peels, cosmetic dermatology, deep peel, dermabrasion, dermatologist, dermatology, exfoliation, Face, filler, freckles, glycolic acid, Health, history, hyperpigmentation, intense pulsed light, Jessner's peel, lasers, light peel, medium-depth peel, melasma, mild peel, nurse practitioner, oil, phenol, photoaging, resorcinol, rough skin, sagging skin, salicylic acid, silky skin, skin, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skin Care Advice, skin dullness, skin freshener, skin quality, Skinformation, Smart Beauty, smooth skin, soft skin, spa, spf, stretch marks, striae, subcision, Sun, sun damage, sunscreen, TCA peels, trichloroacetic acid, wrinkles
It seems like chemical peels have been around since the beginning of time. Ancient Egyptians used animal oils, salt and alabaster to aesthetically improve skin and treat skin conditions. Egyptian women also took “sour milk” baths so their skin would be...
by Jodi | Aug 6, 2014 | Cancer Prevention, Children, Eyes, Skin Cancer Prevention, Skinformation, Sun
This past Tuesday, the United States surgeon general issued a call to action to prevent skin cancer, calling it a major public health problem that requires immediate action. Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year. According to the American...
by Jodi | Dec 26, 2013 | Skinformation, Sun
Question: I had an injury to my shoulder earlier this year and while the wound has mostly healed and is no longer scabby, the resulting scar is still painful, raised, hard and lumpy. It’s bigger and uglier than the original wound. What can I do? Answer: There...
