In an interview with Reader’s Digest about new research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Williams talks about common sunscreen mistakes, especially the tendency to apply sunscreen quickly and being too stingy with the amount. “Perhaps if companies were to make larger sizes, while keeping the price down, people would realize […]
Skin Cancer
The 80 Minute Rule
In honor of Friday, a public service announcement from your local dermatologist – wait for it.. Sunscreen. Does. Not. Last. All. Day. I get surprised looks when I remind my patients, as I typically do during their yearly body scans, that I recommend re-applying sunscreen every two hours. Aside from the issue of moisture threats […]
A Surprising Skin Cancer Stat
I’m sorry.. but are people still in doubt that the sun is a major carcinogen? Each day, I am surprised by how many people don’t live with safe sun practices. Most people have heard the message that the sun can cause skin cancer,… that sunscreen is important… and that suspicious moles should be checked. But […]
Melanoma Survivors Still Seek Sun
Even after getting slammed with a diagnosis of melanoma, a potentially fatal skin cancer, some patients continue their sun-seeking ways. In a recent study, Dr. Rachel Vogel and colleagues surveyed 724 melanoma survivors about their sun safety practices. The findings were published March 2 in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. The authors […]
Top 5 Tips For Staying Safe in the Sun
Top 5 Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun: If you notice your skin changing color, at all, while you are outside, this means that you are not adequately protected. Look for a pink blush. This = DNA damage. Sunscreen only lasts 2 hours, max, even if it is waterproof. Re-apply every 2 hours. If […]