New FDA Sunscreen Rules
What you should know about the new sunscreen rules taking effect in Dec 2012...
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Read MoreA brief literature revealed that there just isn't a lot out there on skin diseases in Witches, the Undead, and Zombies. Since its Halloween, I thought it would be a good time to cover this important, and clearly neglected topic....
Read MoreWhat's the best way to wash your hands? Soap and water? Antibacterial soap? Hand sanitizer? Learn what Issaquah Dermatologist, Dr. Arlo Miller, uses in his clinic and at home....
Read MoreFrustrated by adult acne? Here are some myths about adult acne that my Issaquah patients find useful...
Read MoreEver wondered what dermatologists use on their own skin? Or better yet, what a dermatologist has his wife use? Everything revealed here!...
Read MoreLife is busy. We all have commitments that dominate our time: project deadlines, work meetings, social outings, PTA, orthodontic appointments for the kids, vet visits for the pets...
Read MoreAre you thinking of getting a tattoo? This week a patient asked me if there was anything I would look for in a tattoo shop. So here it is, some advice from Issaquah dermatologist Arlo Miller on tattoos!...
Read MoreLet's face it, men need some help at skin cancer prevention. Only about 1/2 of men report using sunscreen in the last year. And we're not talking about using sunscreen everyday, we're talking about using ANY sunscreen in the last year. Why are men so awful at skin cancer prevention?...
Read MoreA major European study recently combined the results of 27 other studies over the last 30 years in Europe looking at the relationship between tanning and melanoma. They confirmed several things that we suspected were true: Any use of indoor tanning is associated with a 20% higher risk of melanoma Tanning before the age of 35 doubles that risk But, they also found some very interesting new facts: Each exposure to a tanning bed is associated with a 1.8% increased risk of melanoma. The risk of melanoma continues to rise, particularly among young women About 500 people in the European Community countries where the study was done...
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