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Sunscreen Prevents UV Radiation from Reaching the Skin
Sunscreen helps to prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching your skin. Extended exposure to the sun’s UV radiation can cause permanent damage to your skin. Our board certified dermatologist recommends using sunscreen daily. Take extra care to protect your skin this summer with our Summer Sunscreen Promotion. Buy any two sunscreens, and get …
Are Sunscreens Safe?
Chemical sunscreens are a hot topic in the media. New research seems to suggest that some chemical sunscreens may be absorbed into the body. However, further research is needed to validate these early findings and determine if such absorption results in any impact on our health. There are chemicals in everything we use on our …
FDA Approved Dupilumab to Treat Eczema
Dupilumab (Dupixent) was approved by the FDA in 2017 to treat moderate to severe eczema (or atopic dermatitis). “This medicine has been a game-changer for my patients, many of whom have been suffering most of their lives,” says Dr. George. Approximately 30% of children and 10% of adults suffer from eczema. Before this new treatment …
New Moles
Be on the lookout for new moles! A study published in 2017, reviewed over 20,000 melanomas. Researchers found that just 29% of melanomas arose from an existing mole, while 71% appeared as new growths on what had previously been normal skin. The researchers also found that melanomas arising from existing moles tended to be thinner and …
UVA Rays in the Winter
In the midwest, we move to spend more of our time indoors and the winter approaches. Even with this annual migration inside, I still remind my patients to apply sunscreen everyday. The response I hear commonly is, “but I don’t go outside this time of year so I don’t wear sunscreen.” Truth be told, our …
Skin is Body’s Largest Organ
The skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. However, doing so doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank. In fact, a common, inexpensive product found in most people’s medicine cabinets, petroleum jelly, can have multiple skin care uses for the entire family. If you know Dr. George, you …
The Importance of Using Sunscreen Year-Round & Indoors
The days are getting shorter. The temps are falling. In the midwest, we move to spend more of our time indoors and the winter approaches. Even with this annual migration inside, I still remind my patients to apply sunscreen Everyday. The response I hear commonly is, “but I don’t go outside this time of year …
FDA Approved Botox Treatment
The FDA approved Botox to treat forehead lines! This is the 3rd FDA approved indication for Botox Cosmetic, already approved to treat crow’s feet and frown lines. Forehead lines can make you look tired. Relaxing those lines can freshen your face and make you appear more relaxed. The world sees your face everyday so putting …
UVA Lights in Nail Salons
Gel manicures have surged in popularity because the gel nail polish hardens so quickly and effectively. But did you know the method used to accomplish that effect may harm your skin? UVA light is used to cure the polish, and we know that UVA light is what causes photoaging like wrinkles and sun spots. Plus, …
The Dangers of Indoor Tanning Salons Near Schools
A study done in Massachusetts showed that tanning salons are an average of only 1 mile away from middle schools, high schools, and universities. More schools were within a mile of a tanning salon than a McDonalds. Tanning beds cause skin cancer, including the deadly form called melanoma. Tanning beds are particularly dangerous for young …