Having a great skincare regimen means more than just washing and maintaining your skin. While constantly washing and maintaining your skin’s cleanliness is one of the main aspects of your skincare, eating habits are just as critical in skincare. Drs. Dale Isaacson and Marilyn Berzin have recently developed a list of foods and drinks that are damaging to the skin. They…
This summer has been particularly brutal, and we know you want to keep your fresh, glowing skin, despite the harshest of sun rays. DC Derm Docs is giving you the skinny on sunscreen, so your skin looks as great as the time you’re having. This Fourth of July, “apply a small dab of sunscreen before you the start day as…
We are all aware that sun exposure is damaging to the skin. Applying sunscreen for the beach and other outdoor activities where sun rays are harsh on the skin is common practice, but a new study shows that pilots, cabin crew members, and potentially frequent flyers face a higher chance of developing skin cancer. Melanoma is the most deadly form…
You always slather on a nice layer of sunscreen for the beach, but have you thought about adding some SPF 30 before your trip to the nail salon? A recent Georgia Regents University study reveals salon nail-drying lamps carry a slight risk of premature aging and an even smaller risk of Melanoma skin cancer due to UV-A exposure. Don’t fret–even…
Aspirin inhibits enzymes that cause inflammation and pain. Such enzymes as COX-2 have been linked with the advancement of melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancers. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin decreases the risks of developing melanoma. However, a steady dosage should be used continually over a long period of time to obtain substantial results. A…
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, causing 8,790 deaths in the United States every year as estimated by the Skin Cancer Foundation. It may not be the most common type of skin cancer, but it causes the most deaths, and is preventable if detected early. Exposure to UV rays, whether from the sun or a tanning bed is the…
The little blue pill that helps men with erectile dysfunction (ED) might be linked to increased chances of melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers. A study of nearly 26,000 men in the United States found that users were not at increased risk for other types of less-dangerous skin cancers. Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, might increase the risk of…
