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Having a high quality doctor’s visit takes effort on my part and on yours. Here are 10 tips to get the most out of your next dermatology visit with me or any other dermatologist. 1. Write down all the questions you have and things you want to discuss with me. Be sure to list any . . . → Read More: 10 Tips to Get The Most From Your Dermatology Visit
Just what you needed: another mixed message about your health. The top health story this Memorial Weekend was sunscreens might cause skin cancer. The story originated from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit organization that “protect(s) the most vulnerable… from health problems attributed to a wide array of toxic contaminants.” EWG announced their list of best and . . . → Read More: Sunscreens Cause Skin Cancer? What?! I made this video while at the Lance Armstrong Foundation Headquarters in Austin, TX to help people understand why tanning is an unsafe way to get your vitamin D. Your skin needs UVB to make vitamin D.
Yes. Isn’t the answer obvious? Doesn’t everyone know that the sun causes melanoma? Not so fast. There are many people who think we dermatologists are needlessly frightening everyone. They argue that the sun is good for you because it boosts your vitamin D levels and that dermatologists are subsidized by the sunscreen industry. They argue . . . → Read More: Does The Sun Cause Melanoma?
Do you love your morning coffee? Do you love to exercise? Well, so do I. Here’s another reason why we should keep it up: caffeine and exercise might reduce the risk of skin cancer. A laboratory study of mice found that caffeine and exercise boosted the elimination of ultraviolet light (UV) damaged cells. Disposal of . . . → Read More: Caffeine Plus Exercise Protects Against Skin Cancer |
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