The Scent-sitive Truth About Fragrance and Your Skin
Let’s face it, fragrance sells. We all do the discerning sniff test when considering a new shampoo, moisturizer and yes, perfume. I am even guilty of buying a product merely because it smells good and not because it delivers excellent results. It’s kind of like purchasing a new wine just based on the label. Ever […]
Unmasking the Mystery of Contact Dermatitis
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Sunscreen Filters Unfiltered
Sunscreen is still on everyone’s mind and so are the questions surrounding it. One part of the conversation that deserves attention is ultraviolet (UV) filters. If you’re wondering what a filter is, then you are not alone. An ultraviolet (UV) filter refers to a compound that absorbs, reflects, or scatters UV radiation. Sounding familiar? As […]
Rethinking Sun Protection Part 3: Sun Protection Beyond SPF
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Clear, Calm and Bright: The Power of Azelaic Acid
You might think you know azelaic acid (AZA) but think again. AZA is a dicarboxylic acid that exists naturally in grains like rye, wheat and barley and can be found in human urine. Hopefully that fun fact does not start a new social media trend! I know, gross, right? While AZA is a natural ingredient, […]
Red Wine, Red Face: Taming the Rosacea Beast
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Beam Me Up Skin Cancer!
A nod to you Trekkies out there! When I say beam me up, I’m referencing the use of radiation for the treatment of skin cancer. What you might not realize is this is not a novel concept. Dermatology has had a long love affair with radiation dating back to the late 19th century. Not only […]
Skin Cancer Therapy Without Stitches: SRT (Superficial Radiation Therapy)
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Fall Back, Clear Out: Fall Skincare Reset
When you think fall, football, changing leaves and pumpkin spice might dominate your thoughts but what about your skincare? Fall is a great time to do a skincare refresh and look at all those products sitting on your shelves. Over time, we all accumulate skincare products that pass their expiration date and your kitchen cabinets […]
Debunking the Anti-Sunscreen Movement
The anti-sunscreen movement is upon us. If you look on TikTok, influencers are making radical claims that sunscreen causes skin cancer, which we know to be clearly false. But the hate on sunscreen didn’t start just a few months ago. It’s been an ongoing trend and caught fire again recently. So where did this movement […]