Category: Tip of the Month

We’ve known for years that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV) increases a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. We are often asked about the safety of using tanning beds or lamps. ...

In addition to commonly affecting teenagers, acne occurs in approximately 50% of women between the ages of 20 and 30, 25% of women 30 to 40, and 12% of women 40 to 50. While genetics play a major ...

Eyelid dermatitis, aka, eyelid eczema, manifests as a red, swollen, itchy rash. The skin may also have a rough, wrinkled, and thickened appearance if it’s been rubbed and scratched. This condition ...

Melasma is a common patchy, brown facial discoloration occurring primarily in women.

Photo-aging, also known as photodamage, sun damage, and dermatoheliosis refers to the structural and functional deterioration of sun-exposed skin, resulting in wrinkling, roughness, altered texture, ...

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are dry, typically scaly patches that form on areas of the skin exposed to the sun, primarily the scalp, face, forearms, and back of the hands. Actinic keratoses are rough-surfaced, ...

Tinea Versicolor (TV) is a common skin eruption in teens and young adults that occurs primarily during the warmer months of the year. It typically presents as discolored spots that may be lighter or ...

Regular application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen protects the skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light exposure. This reduces your risk of premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. For ...