Learning new skills and perfecting old one! ASDS Premier Annual Cosmetic Symposium
I spent the last weekend in Dallas at the American Society for Dermatological Surgery Annual Cosmetic Symposium. I will be posting more about the conference and the emerging aesthetic treatment options soon! The world of aesthetics and cosmetic dermatology is CONTINUOUSLY changing and it is very important to keep my knowledge up to date. There are so many new products but also so many novel methods of using the established products. Stay tuned! More to come soon ... Happy Rea
The M Word: Everything You Need to Know About Melanoma
Melanoma rates in the US have doubled from 1982 to 2011. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. What You ABSOLUTELY Need to Know: Even one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person's chance of developing melanoma. Experiencing five or more blistering sunburns between ages 15 and 20 increases one’s melanoma risk by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer risk by 68% Daily sunscreen use cut the incidence of melanoma, the deadliest form of
Houston Shell Open + MD Anderson Skin Screening: An Introduction to Skin Cancer
A few weeks ago, I was honored to be part of MD Anderson skin screening and education team at the Houston Shell Open. I was one of three dermatologists that teamed up to screen golfers, their teams (caddies!), and the general public. Here are the facts: One in FIVE Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. In fact, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States! 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed ever year. The rate of melano
Personalized! Sunscreen For Your Skin Type: Recommendations
There are two main types of sunscreen. Chemical sunscreen contains oxybenzone or avobenzone. They protect by absorbing the sun’s rays. Physical sunscreens contain titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. They protect by deflecting the sun’s UV rays. If you have sensitive skin or if you are using products on children, most dermatologist recommend physical sunscreen. Read my “Fountain of Youth” post on the proper use of sunscreen and what to watch out for. Dermatology Tips (Pearls): T
