Caffeine Protects Against Skin Cancer

So how does a dermatologist like me protect against skin cancer? I go to Peet’s Coffee.

There are plenty of reasons to enjoy a cappuccino in the morning (if you can still afford it), and preventing skin cancer might be one of them.

Studies of mice have shown that feeding them caffeine protects them against ultraviolet . . . → Read More: Caffeine Protects Against Skin Cancer

UV Light for Acrylic Nails Might Cause Skin Cancer

“It’s like a mini tanning bed for your fingers. ”

Artifical nails are a $6.3 billion dollar industry. There are nearly 60,000 nail salons in the US — 5 times as many Starbucks! Many of these nail salons use UV light, which might increase the risk of skin cancer on your fingers.

Researchers from the M.D. . . . → Read More: UV Light for Acrylic Nails Might Cause Skin Cancer

Four Self Skin Checks for Wintertime

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Summertime lends itself to showing a lot more skin. There are plenty of opportunities for checking out that mole on your back while you are walking around in spaghetti strap tops. In wintertime, your skin often doesn’t see the light of day, so you might be unaware of a suspicious mole on your back that is fully covered by a heavy sweater. Continue reading Four Self Skin Checks for Wintertime

Dr. YouTube Will See You Now

YouTube, with over 80 million videos, has become a popular resource for health information. But is the information provided helpful? Continue reading Dr. YouTube Will See You Now

LED Light Treatment Provides SPF 15 Skin Protection

With all the hype about sunscreens lately, wouldn’t it be nice if someone came up with another way to protect your skin against sun damage without having to deal with sticky, pasty-white, sometimes ineffective, sunscreen? Continue reading LED Light Treatment Provides SPF 15 Skin Protection

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