Did you know that an estimated 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime? After battling basal cell carcinoma twice herself, one dermatologist in New York is tightening her boot laces so she can shout about it from the mountaintops. Dr. Ellen Marmur started the Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ program in 2014,…
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful! Unless, of course, it’s your fingers and toes that feel like they’re on fire — which could be an early sign of frostbite. While some might prefer to stay nice and cozy indoors once the first snow falls, hibernating until spring isn’t a…
It’s that time again; the time to make promises to yourself that you’ll eat better, do better, BE better. It’s the time of year that we’re brutally honest with ourselves about our habits and take the opportunity to course-correct. Often, New Year’s Resolutions focus on looking and feeling better, so we’d like to propose a…
The holidays are upon us! It’s a time for family, fun and lots of food — which is probably why so many people end the season by setting weight loss and health goals for the coming year. Are your New Year’s Resolutions all about looking and feeling your best? Then we have some info about…
What do scars, scabs, and blisters mean? It’s unlikely that you’ll ever meet someone who doesn’t have evidence of injury somewhere on their skin. Scars, scabs, callouses, bruises, and blisters are all indicators of damage — and healing. Our skin is remarkable, not only in its ability to protect, but also in its ability to…
Let’s talk skin anatomy 101 From head to heels, your skin covers every inch of your body, making it your largest organ — and one of the most complex. The delicate, soft skin of your eyelids is vastly different from the texture and thickness of the skin covering your elbows. The backs of your hands…
What is the difference? These days, it seems like there are a million different “-ologists” in the world, particularly in the medical field. And while new specialties crop up every year, evidence of both medical and cosmetic dermatology goes back thousands of years to ancient Egyptian and Asian traditions. But what is the difference between…
Let’s explore what exactly a birthmark is! Marilyn Monroe and Cindy Crawford. Football great Drew Brees, rock guitarist Billy Corgan, and former Soviet official Mikhail Gorbachev. What do they all have in common? Birthmarks that are almost as well-known as they are. These famous folks didn’t let facial moles or port-wine stains stand in the…
How Can You Maximize Results from Your Skincare Products? When you are spending your valuable time and money on skincare products, it is important to use them correctly to maximize your value and get the results you expect to see. With multiple products in your skincare arsenal it may be difficult to know the time…
Are Your Hands Shouting Your Age? As we age, our hands develop telltale signs – age spots, wrinkled skin, and loss of volume. If you are bothered by these changes you may be pleased to learn there are dermatological treatments available that can safely reduce these signs of aging with minimal (or no) interruption in…