05 Jun

Collagen Craze

Catch phrases abound in the cosmetic industry’s marketing. The word “collagen” has been used and abused for four decades to suggest youthful rejuvenation, but in topical skin preparations, it’s nothing more than a moisturizer.

01 Apr

Great Expectations

The doctor walks in, and the lady quickly flips through her phone and states, "I want my lips to look like hers." On the screen is a picture of Angelina Jolie or Kylie Jenner. Great expectations are then gently honed into enlightened reality. She will...

15 Feb

Tangi Lifestyles - 20 Minute Makeovers

How long does it take to eliminate a double chin or neck wattle or dark, crepey circles under the eyes or sunken cheeks where full, youthful cheeks once were? Believe it or not, the answer is twenty minutes. But the most amazing benefit is how one-third...

05 Dec

COLD-Sensitive Rashes

Autumn leaves and chilly temps can herald more than migrating geese, camo gear, and Uggs. There are skin conditions which can erupt or worsen as the temperature and humidity drop and the skin dries out. Psoriasis is notorious for flaring during winter,...

16 Oct

Tangi Lifestyles - Fighting the Wart War

What is a wart? It is a virus that infects the skin's surface, taking root and often spreading like a patch of crabgrass on a manicured lawn. More common by far during childhood, warts are somehow masked from the immune system, growing unchallenged...

27 Aug

Benson Dermatology: Providing Service Beyond the Ordinary

Benson Dermatology is your number one stop for effective treatments for the care of your skin. We are honored to serve our community with our team of board-certified dermatologists Dr. Robert Benson, Dr. Christel Malinski, Dr. Brianna McDaniel, and Dr....

09 Aug 1 minute

How Athletes Can Prevent Skin Conditions

Skin infections can have serious consequences, and athletes are amongst those at an increased risk of infection. Without treating skin infections, they can worsen. If you are an athlete and notice anything on your skin that itches, burns, or looks infected,...

18 Jul 1 minute

Selecting & Applying Sunscreen

Selecting Sunscreen Make sure the label says these things when selecting a sunsreen: Broad Spectrum: Choosing a sunscreen that says "broad spectrum" will protect your skin from both types of harmful UV rays-- UVA rays & UVB rays SPF 30...