Spending time outside in sunlight and fresh air can feel both relaxing and invigorating. Sunlight has several known benefits. Exposure to sunlight triggers the body release of the hormones, serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a chemical signal in the nervous system...
Most of Us Take Proper Precautions When We are in the Sun We apply 30 SPF sunscreen and wear protective clothing when we know we will be exposed to a large amount of sun. But, how about when we are soaking up the sun’s harmful UV rays without even realizing it? ...
Summer is upon us. As the days grow longer we feel the siren’s call to embrace the fresh air and bask in the sun’s warm light. Whether it’s spending time at the pool or beach, hiking a trail, or just gardening in your backyard, this communion with nature can be a...
As summer draws closer and days get longer, sunburns seem to be a part of life. Research in 2017, revealed that over 50% of the population in the United States had suffered at least one sunburn. As a Board-Certified Dermatologist, with over 20 years of practicing...
Eclipse Rx® commends the romantic drama Midnight Sun for bringing awareness to rare skin condition Xeroderma Pigmentosum or XP is a genetic disorder that inhibits the DNA’s ability to repair damage afflicted by ultraviolet light. The most common symptoms are the...
The BurŪV Smart Apple Watch Band was developed by Board Certified Dermatologists with a passion to prevent skin cancer. We often see individuals with significant medical conditions including organ, bone marrow and hematopoietic cell transplants. Transplant patients...