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...
Teaching Kids Healthy Skin Habits Early Prevents Skin Damage and Skin Cancer Later in Life Sun protection in children is of paramount importance. Early skin type evaluation and an understanding of the unique nature of early skin creates a harbinger of preventive...
Eclipse Rx® uses the Fitzpatrick phototyping scale to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. Developed in 1975, the system classifies skin type according to the amount of pigment your skin has and your skin’s reaction to sun...
