Psoriasis Linked to Diabetes

“Psoriasis may be a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a new study suggests,” according to a recent article in the Dermatology Times eNews. “A research team headed by Rahat S. Azfar, M.D., of the University of...

Smoking Linked to Cancer

The American Academy of Dermatology’s recently released an article stating that a study has shown smoking is “associated with a 52 percent increased risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer.” This is another reason why dermatologists...

Powder Me SPF by Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale’s Powder Me SPF is a dry sunscreen. It’s easy to apply, and it provides a physical block from the sun because of it’s composition. Powder-Me SPF can be used on the body, face and scalp for a UVB/UVA SPF 30 protection. It contains...

Obagi Image Revealer

At our next event on June 14th, we will have this exclusive tool from Obagi, the  Revealer Camera! Call today to schedule an appointment, so that you can see how healthy your skin really is! Our Obagi expert will be here with the Reveal Camera.  It’s  a special...

Lowering Your Risk of Certain Cancers

  According to an article released by MedPage Today , “People who used common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) had a significantly lower risk of melanoma and squamous-cell skin cancer  and the benefit increased with duration and drug dose,...

Melanoma Awareness for Teens

The Tampa (FL) Tribune (5/1, Shedden) reports, “The American Cancer Society estimates 3.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers in 2012,” while “an additional 76,250 will be told they have melanoma, the...