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The house is quiet, the lights are off, and you're finally still. Then it starts: a prickle along your shins, an itch on your back you can't quite reach, a...
News & Events, Skin Cancer, Health & Wellness
The Importance of Sunscreen – Beyond J&J Recalls and Environmental Regulations
Updated: August 18, 2021
2021 has not been kind to sunscreen. In January, Hawaii banned the sale of over-the-counter sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate...
Skin Care, Skin Cancer
3 Ways to Protect Your Skin in Summer
Updated: July 7, 2021
We only get one body to live in and our skin is the body’s largest organ. We need to protect it from its biggest enemy, the sun’s UV rays....
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Melanoma
Updated: July 2, 2021
Melanoma is a highly malignant skin cancer that spreads rapidly and widely. While it primarily occurs in adults, an average of 300 children...
Skin Care
Sun Protection for Skin of Color
Updated: July 2, 2021
We only get one body to live in and our skin is the body’s largest organ. We need to protect it from its biggest enemy, the sun. If you have...
Skin Cancer
Can Skin of Color Develop Melanoma?
Updated: May 8, 2021
Anyone can get melanoma skin cancer no matter the color of their skin. In fact, black reggae legend Bob Marley died at the age of 36 from me...
Skin Cancer
How Fast Does Melanoma Spread?
Updated: May 3, 2021
Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer because of its ability to metastasize to local lymph nodes and other organs. It is estimated that...
Rosacea
Rosacea in Skin of Color
Updated: March 29, 2021
Rosacea is a chronic but treatable condition that primarily affects the face. Rosacea may present in various ways and at any age but commonl...
Skin Care
Understanding Rosacea
Updated: March 29, 2021
Rosacea is a chronic but treatable condition that primarily affects the face. Rosacea may develop in many ways and at any age but commonly b...
Skin Care, COVID-19
5 Ways to Prevent COVID-19 Maskne
Updated: March 29, 2021
Masks can be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. Masks trap heat, moisture an...
Skin Care
Diminish Leg Veins by Summer
Updated: February 26, 2021
Do you suffer from spider or varicose veins that make it uncomfortable for you to walk around in shorts or a dress? Did you know that with t...
Skin Care, Chemical Peel
Where Can I Get a Chemical Peel?
Updated: February 26, 2021
A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the...
Skin Care
Can Traveling Cause Skin Issues?
Updated: February 26, 2021
Unpredictable weather, food choices, stress, mask wearing – there are plenty of factors that contribute to skin breakouts. Another sabotage?...
Skin Care, Skin Cancer, Health & Wellness
Skin Cancer in People of Color
Updated: January 28, 2021
By: Dr. Algin Garrett Board-Certified Dermatologist Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon Forefront Dermatology The racial and ethnic compositio...
Skin Care, Dry Skin
COVID-19 and the Increase in Dandruff
Updated: January 28, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has taught us many things, including expecting the unexpected – but sometimes, the unexpected can truly take us by...
Updated: January 28, 2021
Now that masks are here to stay, well hopefully they aren’t here forever… some mask wearers are noticing that regular mask use is leading to...
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