The UV Index scale is a great tool to tell you how quickly sunburn can occur if you are not applying proper protection. The ultraviolet levels are measured on a daily basis by the National Weather Service and then are converted to a scale of exposure risks. 0-2: Low A UV Index reading two or lower means there is a […] Read More >

Many of you may have heard the term shingles, but might not actually know what it is. Let’s start out by reliving our childhood. Remember when you had chicken pox? A good way to define shingles is that it’s the ghost of chicken pox past. It’s a viral infection that stays behind after chicken pox, lying dormant in your nerve […] Read More >

June is Acne Awareness Month and as we all know acne, unfortunately, can affect people of all ages. So why does acne affect everyone differently? What causes a pimple is pretty much the same regardless of how old you are. When you combine the skin’s oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, a pore becomes plugged and a pimple appears. Some […] Read More >

Acne can happen at any age, and specifically as adults we often wonder why we are experiencing acne. “Acne is for kids”, says adult acne sufferers. Unfortunately that’s not the case, but since prevention is the key it’s best to be aware of the common causes that could lead to your acne breakouts. 1. Have you cleaned your cell phone […] Read More >

Whether you suffered from acne as a teen or in adulthood, it can sometimes lead to unfortunate acne scarring. Not everyone will experience acne scars, but it is more common in individuals who have inflammatory acne (which penetrates deeper in the skin), pop or pick pimples, or have a family history of acne scars. According to the American Academy for […] Read More >

April showers bring May flowers… and pollen. Not only are we welcoming spring, we are also greeting allergy season. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 25 million Americans suffer from hay fever each year. The following tips will help control those hay fever symptoms. 1. Pinpoint Your Allergy The first step in controlling the effects of […] Read More >

With every season comes change, and with spring upon us now is the time to change up your skincare regimen. With warmer temperatures it is common for skin to transition from dry to more oily.  Follow these steps and you are on your way to having healthy, beautiful skin by summertime. 1. Unclog those Pores! During winter, the cold and […] Read More >

Skin rashes can occur because of a variety of factors including heat, infections, medications and environment stimulants. Here is a rundown of the most common types of skin rashes. Atopic Dermatitis Also known as Eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease in children. It is rare for adults to develop atopic dermatitis. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, […] Read More >

After covering Rash 101, we thought it would be a good idea to cover another type of rash, ringworm. Although this could have been shortly covered in Rash 101, we felt it needs its own moment in the spotlight because of its common appearance in summer, and its level of contagiousness. According to Andrea Garrett, MD, a board-certified Dermatologist with […] Read More >

Find it. Treat it. Beat it. May is Melanoma Awareness Month and with summer right around the corner, now is a great time to become more informed about skin cancer. There Are Two Skin Cancer Categories Skin cancer is defined by two categories, melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and is the most likely […] Read More >