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A photo recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows just how damaging the sun can be to your skin. The striking picture of a 69 year old truck driver has gone viral, and understandably so. The individual spent the last 28 years driving a delivery truck, and was exposed to ultraviolet rays

Sun spots are a very common concern later in life, among both men and women. Sun exposure can wreak havoc on the skin, causing dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, rough, dull texture, and even precancerous lesions or skin cancer. Sun exposure is a big factor in premature aging of the face,

Liver spots are brown spots that tend to appear as we age. These spots are generally a result of UV ray exposure, and are also called sun spots, brown spots, and age spots. Liver spots are unsightly and can make a person look much older than they are, especially when they appear on the face

Age spots, also called brown spots and sun spots, are a common concern for many men and women. Age spots occur as a result of overexposure to UV rays, whether from the sun or tanning beds. Many people don’t realize the importance of wearing sunscreen every day, and neglect to care properly for their skin

Sun damage affects a very large percentage of the population, men and women both. This is because many people do not realize the extent that UV rays can damage the skin, and fail to adequately protect the skin when going outside. Sunscreen and further UV protection in the form of hats and clothing that covers

Aging comes with facial changes such as reduction of volume, deeper nasolabial folds, and wrinkling as well as thinning lips. Therefore, minimal invasive volume treatment injections are preferred. These injections are steered towards the underneath of such folds, in an effort to restore lost volume, thereby creating a youthful facial appearance. These injections are non-surgical

Patients often ask, “What’s the best sunscreen?” My most common reply is “The one you’ll use every day!”. There are a gazillion sunscreens on the market, but the best sunscreen for you is the one you’ll use consistently. It’s important to find a sunscreen that feels great on your skin while being convenient to use.

49 states currently ban sunscreen in schools and camps. California is the only state to allow kids to bring sunscreen without a doctor’s note. This summer outraged Tacoma mom, Jesse Michener, took on a school district when her daughters came home from a field trip severely burned. The policies stand as a protection against the

Sagging skin and wrinkles in the lower face are common complaints among cosmetic patients. Board-certified dermatologist Kimberly Butterwick, MD, of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology addressed those concerns in her recent webinar titled “Wrinkles and Sagging around the Mouth.” During the presentation, Dr. Butterwick explained these changes are part of the aging process as well as the

When you invest in your appearance and well-being with cosmetic dermatology procedures, you want your results to look as good as possible for as long as possible. A proper skincare regimen helps to keep signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and volume loss away from your skin and helps to prolong the results of