A recent survey told some frightening news: barely half the men in the U.S. use sunscreen, and more than two-thirds don't know the warning signs of skin cancer. Those are numbers we'd really like to get changed by men learning how to avoid skin cancer. Skin cancer affects both men and women of all ages, …
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 …
Ask any dermatologist "how does nutrition affect my skin?", and he or she will tell you there is a long list of "common" skin issues that can result from nutrition problems. "Nutrition" means the things we put into our mouths, and our diet is often the first place a skin expert looks when we complain …
As we move into 2016, most of us can think ahead to what will probably be another busy year of coming and going and growing and learning. Why not kick off the year by making a healthy choice for you and your skin? It’s easy and quick, with a comprehensive skin check. A skin check …
Down here in the Houston area, we don't have winters characterized by tons of ice and snow and sub-zero temperatures. But we do have enough cold air and wind to play havoc with your skin. It's that time of year, and here are some ways to breeze through it with great-looking, healthy skin. Be good …
Regular skin examinations performed by a dermatologist are critical in detecting skin cancer or the early stages of it. What healthcare providers call a "skin check" is the only way to understand what's happening in and on your skin. So who should have a skin check? Everybody, including the person in your mirror! That's right, …
How does your skin look and feel? As we move into autumn and head toward the holidays, do you have concerns with wrinkles, acne scarring, sun damage or other signs of aging? People frequently feel they look 10 years older than they are, and confidence may be affected. If you relate to this, PicoSure is …
Double Chin? Think Kybella Treatment for Submental Fullness. A double chin can make you self-conscious. Ask your dermatologist how to get rid of it. Thanks to modern treatment advancements, the answer will likely contain the word "Kybella." How does Kybella remove my double chin? Kybella is an FDA-approved drug fairly new to the market that …
The season of cheer is on the way. It is a very social time of year, but if you're feeling like the Grinch because of the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, sun damage or other skin issues, you may not be feeling it this year. If you look in the mirror and see someone who …
Just about everybody is interested in having nice skin. Some of us go to great lengths, in fact, to make our skin look better. One of the best - and most natural - ways to pamper your skin throughout your life is with the food you eat. Let’s look at how nutrition affects the skin. …