As we look forward to sunnier days in the coming weeks and months, we also have to start thinking of the ways in which sun exposure can affect our skin. Regardless of age, every person can benefit from sunscreen use. As we meet with patients for skin cancer screenings and cosmetic treatments that correct the… Read More »
It is not uncommon for spots to appear on the skin as a person ages. These have been called sun spots, age spots, and liver spots. By any name, they are a frustrating problem. For some, spots can present significant concerns due to the potential that they could indicate skin cancer. Fortunately, most discolored patches… Read More »
It was not until recent history when scientists discovered that sun exposure was a major factor in the aging process as well as dermatologic health. Once studies revealed that a high percentage of skin cancers were caused by sun exposure and tanning, we began hearing the message that we should stay out of the sun.… Read More »
Human skin and the sun’s ultraviolet rays aren’t pals. That’s even more the case in a sunny place like Houston, where more days than not the sun is shining down. To protect from those UV rays, sunscreens today are a given. We know that if we’re going to be playing golf, swimming down on the… Read More »
Recently, a mom in Texas gained 15 minutes of fame after sharing a longstanding family secret on social media. Her secret is apparently one that people want to know; they want to know because we can always use new strategies for beating a nasty summer sunburn, and that is exactly what this mom had to… Read More »