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...

12 Jul

How to Prevent Rosacea Flare-ups

Protect yourself from the sun. Apply a gentle, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Sunscreens containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide and are fragrance free are least likely to irritate your sensitive skin. Staying out of the midday...

05 Jul

4 Facts About Melanoma

Recently, a young woman with “beautiful” skin came into our office with a suspicious mole. Sadly, she frequented tanning beds and didn’t adequately protect her skin while in the sun. Her diagnosis at such a young age was melanoma. Don’t...

03 Jul

Keep Your Baby Safe: Infant Sun Protection

It only takes one blistering sunburn as a child to double the chance of someone developing melanoma later in their life. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the deadliest form. This is why it is important for...

07 Jun

MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin cancer, when detected early, is typically removed easily during a normal office visit. But skin cancers which are larger or located in cosmetically important areas such as the central face pose a challenge: how much skin should be removed to completely...

30 Jan 1 minute

Awake, Alert, Alive!

Before any skin procedure or liposuction is contemplated, make sure local anesthesia is an option unless there's a compelling reason to risk general anestheisia. Robert Benson, MD American Board Certified Dermatologist Dermatological Surgeon...

29 Sep 1 minute

Micro Needling- A Penetrating Revelation

Micro needling benefits all skin types on both face and neck areas, minimizes the appearance of certain types of scars, and enhances the skin's appearance over time with multiple treatments and collagen continues to be produced.