We all know sunscreen is an important step in protecting yourself from skin cancer and those painful sunburns. But did you know there is a new reason to slather it on? Water’s Edge Dermatology wants to encourage you to take a couple minutes to reapply sunscreen and make your skin look younger. The National Health
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The Long and Short of UV rays
Coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas and sunscreen, lots of sunscreen, are popping up in endless colorful displays throughout stores nationwide! This could only mean one thing, summer is on the horizon! Picking out a sunscreen to protect yourself and your family can be a bit confusing. What brand do I want? What spf do I need?
[Read More]Skin Cancer Screenings for Skin Cancer Month
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States, with one in five people having some form of skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for more than 76,600 cases of skin cancer in 2013, resulting in roughly 9,000 deaths
[Read More]Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Water’s Edge Dermatology recommends the following skin cancer prevention tips to have fun in the sun and reduce risk for skin cancer at the same time: Generously and regularly apply water-resistant sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Make sure the sunscreen is
[Read More]Who’s at Risk of Developing Shingles?
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease that manifests as a painful skin rash with blisters. It develops when the chicken pox virus reactivates in the body, often for unknown reasons. Anyone who has had chicken pox is at risk for developing shingles. About 20 percent of those who have had chicken
[Read More]Treatment Options for Eczema
If you or someone you know has eczema, you know it can be itchy, irritating and hard to manage. It often can feel like no matter what you do to get rid of it, the rash stays or keeps coming back. Eczema often starts at a young age, with 10-20 percent of children diagnosed with
[Read More]When to See a Dermatologist for a Mole
Skin Moles are common. Almost everyone has a few, and some people develop hundreds. And melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, can develop in or near moles. Don’t get frightened—most skin moles are not melanoma. So how do you know when to see a dermatologist for your moles? It’s easy; just keep in mind your
[Read More]When it Comes to Staph Infections, Prevention is the Key
Different varieties of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, commonly called “staph,” exist. “Staph infections” are common and a term I remember hearing since I was a child; so this is not something new. Staph bacteria are normally found on the skin and in the nose of about one-third of the population. The bacteria are generally harmless unless
[Read More]The Skinny on Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer Risk
As dermatology providers, we have often been asked the question from our patients as to the risks of indoor versus outdoor tanning. Well, the answers have recently become clear and are alarming! The rise in skin cancer rates happen to coincide with the growth of indoor tanning, which was first introduced in the U.S. in
[Read More]Viruses of the Skin
Common Viruses of the skin include Molluscum Contagiosum, Warts, and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2. These viruses are common because they are contagious with skin to skin contact.
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