Sun Damage Washington DC From the time we are young, we are taught the importance of using sunscreen to avoid sun damage, such as painful burns and skin cancer. However, many experts are suggesting sunscreen as a means to reduce the signs of aging. So, does sunscreen really prevent aging? A recent study has evaluated this question, the findings are…
Difference Between UV Rays When it comes to protecting your skin, it is important to first understand the difference between UV rays, in particular UVA vs. UVB rays, and how they impact our complexion. When most people think of sunscreen, they think of lathering it on during a vacation at the beach or poolside. However, many don’t consider the ways…
DC Derm Docs’ Dr. Dale Isaacson is featured in the July 2018 edition of Washingtonian Magazine.
Your summer go-to plans included on the beach or a trip the tanning salon, but if you’ve been exposed to UV rays too long you may have brown spots that won’t seem to disappear. Over exposure to these rays causes an overproduction of melanin-forming cells. These dark patches of skin commonly occur on areas such as the face, chest, back,…
