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As sports get off to a big start with the spring weather, take caution to avoid skin injuries that can keep you or your child out of the game. Here are some great suggestions from the American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2015/aad/annual_meeting/downloads/Adams_Sports_FINAL_on_LH.pdf

As winter continues those with psoriasis are likely experiencing a flare. Psoriasis tends to worsen during the cool, dark days of winter. This is due to several causes, including dry air, low vitamin D levels, and stress, just to name a few. A couple of helpful hints: use a mild non-alkaline soap that won’t dry … Read Full Article

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a great option for treating precancerous skin lesions called actinic keratosis. This review of prior research, published on August 27th in JAMA Dermatology, found that people who underwent PDT were 14 percent more likely to have the lesion completely cleared three months later than those who had the freezing treatment known … Read Full Article

Have you ever wondered why you might have brown spots on your face? It could be a condition called melasma, which usually affects women and people with darker skin types more commonly. It is important to avoid the sun and use appropriate skin care products when you have this condition. You can read more about … Read Full Article

We have recently discovered that some schools do not allow sunscreen use. This is concerning due to the increased risk of skin cancer with childhood sunburns. You can read more below. Please let us know your comments on this important issue. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/06/08/texas-mom-burning-mad-over-schools-sunscreen-ban/?cmpid=edpick&google_editors_picks=true

Many people do not realize the benefits in using oral contraceptives to control acne in females. We call this “hormonal therapy” and it is FDA-approved for treating acne. There are increased risks for blood clots with these hormones so anyone with a personal or family history of blood clots should consider other forms of treatment … Read Full Article