Spotlight On Mohs Surgery & GSD Women Dermatologists

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Do you remember the 1970s? Bell bottoms, big cars, and baking in the sun with no thought of skin damage or cancer? While disco might have topped the charts in music, what wasn’t popular was dermatology – if you were a woman. In 1970, only about 7% of dermatologists were female. The good news is…

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Does Blocking Sun From Skin Prevent Vitamin D?

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We’ve all heard so many stories about Vitamin D. If you live in a sunny climate you’re getting enough OR you can’t get enough so you have to take supplements OR just eat a healthy diet and you’re covered. What’s the real story? Let’s start at the beginning. “We all need Vitamin D,” says Dr. Jennifer…

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Banish Acne From Going Back To School

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As if back-to-school shopping wasn’t enough to tackle for our kids – what’s popular, what fits, what’s on sale? – you may be dealing with a teenager who’s suddenly convinced they can’t go back to school. “Look at my face!” Acne doesn’t care about our social calendars. It can add angst when it appears right…

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Sunscreen Facts: Take Our Better Blocker Quiz

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You know that sunscreen is a must to protect against cancer and premature aging. But do you know the difference between chemical vs physical sunscreen? If waterproof sunscreen is truly proof against the water? Or which chemicals in sunscreen are safer than others? And read on to question #7 to learn more about the latest…

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What is a board-certified dermatologist?

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Dermatologists treat more than 3,000 conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Skin diseases are especially common, affecting an estimated one in four Americans each year. A board-certified dermatologist is truly an expert in the field of dermatology. To be board certified in Dermatology, a medical doctor must complete 4 years of college, 4…

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