Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen: All You Need to Know
Summer is usually everyone’s favorite time of year… well, maybe everyone except for dermatologists! One of the main things you are asked when stepping into the treatment room is “How often are you wearing your sunscreen?” You’ll also know that you’ll be fast friends if your answer is you wear it everyday! Dermatologists, general practitioners,…
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Skin of Color: Recognizing and Treating Nuances in Skin
Not all skin is the same. When it comes to skin of color, there are certain dermatological considerations to take into account. Some skin conditions occur exclusively in people with skin of color, some skin conditions occur in anyone but are more common in darker skin types, and some common skin conditions manifest differently on…
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7 Foods That Will Help You Keep Healthier and More Youthful Skin
While you can’t stop yourself from aging, you can influence how you do it. The secret to firmer, healthier skin starts with a healthy diet. If you are already committed to eating healthy, you’re probably already helping your complexion. Here are some foods that can help protect and nourish your skin from the inside out. …
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COVID Vaccines + Skin Rashes
Cutaneous reactions after COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccination have been regularly reported. A recent registry-based study identified a variety of patterns when skin rashes present following vaccination. In the results, this study observed that out of 803 reported vaccine reactions, 58 (7%) cases had biopsy reports available for review. These cutaneous reactions ranged from robust…
Probiotics and Skin Health
You’ve probably heard about probiotics and how good they are for your digestive health. Could it be that probiotics are also good for the health of our skin? As the body’s largest organ, and the first line of attack, the skin is the barrier against pathogens, allergens, and parasites. From a medical perspective, protecting against…
Moles in Children: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Moles, clinically called nevi, are present in about 1% of newborns, while the average adult has 10-40 moles. Therefore, moles must grow during childhood. Pediatric moles are generally harmless. They continue to appear throughout childhood and adolescence and they may grow as the body grows. They may also naturally darken, lighten or even fade away…
Is it time to boost your new or current skin care regimens?
Do you need a boost to your current skin regimen? Many of us spend more time, money, and effort than necessary on skincare products that are ineffective for skin conditions like acne, age spots, and wrinkles. Chemical peels and laser treatments are some of the most effective ways to maintain and improve skin health and…
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Why You Should Keep An Accurate List Of Your Medications Handy For Appointments
Does it feel like every time you go to the doctor you hear the same questions? The doctor, the nurse, the medical assistant, and even the input forms ask for it: What medications are you taking? Do you wonder why they don’t know this by now? Shouldn’t it be in your records and easily accessible,…
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Do You Have HS And Do Not Know It?!
The average time for someone to be correctly diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is 7 years. The longest time Dr. Kaplan has seen was a patient who came in being treated for staph infections not knowing that the entire time she had HS. She thought she had recurrent folliculitis. Some patients assume they have chafing…
Tick Season Is Here But Are You Prepared?
While the importance of identifying changing moles as a sign for skin cancer is well known, this time of year someone will inevitably make an appointment with a “changing mole” or a “blood blister” that is in fact an engorged tick! While tick bites can be unpleasant, the most concerning consequence of a tick bite…
What’s New In Acne? Accutane Is Back!
Accutane, the original brand name for Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid, was re-introduced in the US earlier this year. What does this mean for patients? First, some history. Accutane was patented in 1969 but not introduced until 1982. Accutane is used to treat severe acne – nodular, cystic, or acne refractory to conventional treatments.…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Over 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, making it America’s most common cancer. Nearly 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and about 85 percent of melanoma cases of skin cancer are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, fortunately, making skin cancer one of the…