Summer is almost here, which means that more people are spending time outdoors in the sun and at the beach! In order to help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, we recommend wearing sunscreen each day. Dr. Brundha Balraraman shares her tips with Fox 26 Houston on how to properly apply sunscreen. Watch …
Independence Day is right around the corner, the perfect time for DermSurgery to share our RED, WHITE & BLUE skin care strategy for the holiday. RED Red skin is damaged skin! Avoid sunburns this season by taking steps to protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun: Shadows are your friend – relax …
Summer skin protection is critical to maintaining healthy, glowing, young-looking skin. A golden tan looks great, but we all know that too much sun exposure can wreak havoc on the long-term resilience of our skin, causing premature aging and even skin cancer. In this blog post, we'll cover what you need to know about enjoying …
Taking care of your skin can feel like a full-time job, but now is the time to dive into summer skin preparation! Summer Skin Care Tips 1 – Hydrate – Let’s face it, summer in South Texas is hot. It’s easy to get dehydrated without even knowing it, so keep a bottle of water handy …
Spring break is around the corner! Childhood sunburns are a major risk factor for skin cancer later in life. Protect yourself and your family by utilizing these 3 easy tips for smart sun protection. 1. Sunscreen: Dr. Riahi Utilize a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater. Apply multiple times a day and don’t …
Whether or not people of Irish descent have any actual luck (think four-leaf clovers and leprechauns), one thing that isn't very lucky about them is the fair skin many people in that part of the world were born with. But it's not just the Irish – many genetic makeups turn out children with fair skin, …
Most people, if asked, will say they don’t believe in a "Fountain of Youth" - that mythical water spring that restores beauty lost and longevity slowly slipping away. Yet in 2016, Americans spent $8.05 billion on invasive cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelifts, breast augmentations, tummy tucks and liposuction. The total number of these procedures …
People with sun damaged skin can be found all around the world. To protect your skin, you have just a few options, but they're both very effective. You can avoid the sun or wear protective clothing when out in it, or you can use the best sunblock, which is often called "broad-spectrum." This term means …
Winter's here, and your face and hands may be feeling the effects. Cold temperatures can create havoc in our skin by drying it out, which leads to cracking, splitting, roughing and all kinds of other things nobody wants to deal with. Here are some good cold weather skin care tips to help you out this …
As skin specialists at DermSurgery Associates of Houston, we often get this question: "Can neglecting to use sunscreen really be deadly?" It's a common misconception that only people who are "sun addicts" suffer from sun-damaged skin and, worse, skin cancer. The truth is, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause harm, even if you don’t spend …