New Help for Parents of Children with Eczema

Have you ever had to explain a medical condition to your child? The task can be daunting, but now there is help.

Malcolm Finney Medical Detective is a new series of books about medical conditions and how they affect children. The first book in the series, The case of Itch and Rash was written by dermatology NP Erika Kimble. In the book Malcolm helps his new neighbor Carlita with her eczema.

This tool is sure to help both parents and children learn about what is going on inside their bodies, and how to take care of them, in a fun and informative way.

If you have a chance to review this book, please be sure to let us know what you think.

Air Quality and How it Affects Your Skin

If you've been outside today you can easily see the dust and smoke in the air from wildfires in the region.
Many people might be concerned about how poor air quality will affect their breathing, but did you stop to consider how it can affect your skin?

Here is an article from A Womans Health that discusses the damage pollution can have on your skin and what you can do to protect it.

A family's fight with skin cancer

1 in 5 Americans will be affected by some form of skin cancer. This could be a neighbor, friend or family member. In this YouTube video, Congressman Brian Bilbray and his daughter Briana share their stories of how skin cancer has affected their lives.

         

 

If you have a mole or spot on your skin that needs to be checked out, please don't hesitate to give us a call.



 

Free Skin Cancer Screening

Did you know skin cancer is the most common of all cancers? It's also one of the easiest forms of cancer to detect since it shows up right on your skin where you can see it. Early detection is key for the best success rate and easiest treatments.

Do you have a mole or spot on your skin that has been concerning you? Now is a good time to get it checked out.
Tuesday, September 11, we will be hosting a free skin cancer screening for up to 3 spots from 10:30 - 12 noon. Appointments are necessary so please don't hesitate and give us a call today.

Say Goodbye

You wouldn't think twice about throwing out food that had past it's expiration date, yet most women continue to use old and outdated makeup.
Many skin irritations and infections can come from expired makeup. So how do you know when to say goodbye. As a rule of thumb anything you use on your eyes should be tossed after about 3 months. Everything else should be thrown away after 12 months. If it's separating, gloopy or has a bad smell, toss it right away.

Pucker up

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Have you ever wished for fuller, more voluptuous lips, like the ones you see in magazines? This article from WebMD gives four, simple tips to help you have the look you desire. Take a look and let us know how we can help make it a reality.

Age spots. Are they Harmless?

What is an "age spot"? Are they harmless and what can you do about them?

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New spots and bumps that appear on your skin as you age are mostly caused by sun exposure. While some can be harmless others can be a sign of skin cancer.

It's important to have a skin examination before proceeding with any treatment for age spots. This article from agingskinnet, a publication by the American Academy of Dermatology, explains what questions you should ask your dermatologist, what to look for in non-prescription products and some treatments for age spots offered in our office.

Click on the link above to read the article and then let us know how we can help.