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 […]
Style Meets Sun Protective Clothing
Obviously our clothing offers us sun protection more so than if we were stark naked out in the sun. Ever seen Naked and Afraid? Side note, yes mud can serve as sun protection too but clothing is better! Just wearing a white t-shirt offers you an SPF level of about 7. But what if you […]
Should I Care About the UV Index?
Have you ever checked your weather app and noticed the UV index (UVI) embedded in all the other details for your daily report? But what is the UVI? Think of the UV index as a way to predict your risk of getting a sunburn that day. Before we talk about the UVI, it’s important to […]
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior’s Voice
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Tanning is Out, Self Tanning is In
Did you ever wonder where the origins of wanting to be tan came from? The desire to have that bronzed glow goes back to Coco Chanel. She came back from a Mediterranean vacation with a tan and the reaction was rather positive from the media and her fashion icon colleagues. That incident set the trend […]
Rethinking Sunscreen: Self-Care, Not a Chore
Dr. Steve Feldman, a top psoriasis expert, breaks down what risks truly matter, which ones don’t, and how treatment has evolved from harsh topicals to powerful biologics.
The Skinny on Skin Cancer
The Skinny on Skin Cancer Do you have a mole changing in color or a spot that won’t heal? It could be skin cancer! Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One out of five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. While some […]
Skin Cancer Beyond Melanoma: The Silent but Treatable Threat
Dr. Steve Feldman, a top psoriasis expert, breaks down what risks truly matter, which ones don’t, and how treatment has evolved from harsh topicals to powerful biologics.
Rethinking Sun Protection, Part 1: Why Sunlight Might be Good for You
Dr. Katie Varman challenges conventional thinking by presenting compelling evidence that sunlight offers significant health benefits beyond vitamin D production. Check out her Clinic in sunny California, Shine Functional Dermatology.