Summer is almost here. Do you know how to choose a sunscreen? Sunscreens come in several different forms, including lotions, creams, oils, gels, sprays, sticks, and aerosols. There are two main categories of sunscreens: Physical and chemical. Physical sunscreens literally get between your skin and the sun’s rays. Applying physical sunscreens is like draping an opaque, …
Holy Moley! Everything You Need to Know About Your Skin Moles
“My moles look strange. Could they be cancerous?” This is a question our Orange County dermatology patients often ask. They could. Every year, more people than ever before are diagnosed with skin cancer. What should you watch for? slow-growing pink bumps on your skin that crust over and bleed raised wart-like growths that form ulcers multi-colored …
New Labeling for SPF is both potentially helpful and potentially harmful
FDA CALLS FOR NEW LABELS In June 2011, the Food and Drug Administration issued new guidelines for sunscreen labeling to help consumers better understand the effectiveness of the products. New regulations also permit manufacturers for the first time to advertise that sunscreen helps protect against skin cancer and signs of aging. The key changes, made …
Summer Skin Care Tips from an Orange County Dermatologist
BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS 1. Choose a sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection. Most sunscreens only cover UVB. Make sure you choose one that covers BOTH. 2. Choose a sunscreen with high SPF. The higher the SPF, the more protected your skin likely will be. 3. Tips #1 and …
How can patients improve their experience at the dermatologist’s office?
Patients can improve their experience at their Orange County dermatologist’s office by having very focused visits. Pick one or two topics per visit and ask your dermatologist for a thorough answer on that topic. Many patients try to cram all of their questions in to one visit and come in with list of things to …
New skin cancer detection device pending FDA panel approval
MelaFind is a hand-held system that emits 10 different wavelengths of light to capture images of irregular skin lesions. Those images are run through an algorithm that is based on a database of thousands of images of lesions. That algorithm then provides a recommendation on whether the lesion should be biopsied. Melafind is designed to …