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Posted on May 27, 2024
Prevention

With summer upon us, it's crucial to prioritize skin protection. Longer sunlight exposure and rising temperatures increase the risk of skin damage from environmental factors during this season. Here are some essential summer skincare tips from the best esthetician near Seattle that will help you maintain healthy, radiant skin all season long. Sun Protection is Your Best Friend The first and most essential step in your summer skincare routine is sun protection. Prolonged sun exposure can cause premature aging, sunburn, and even skin cancer. It's crucial to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Choose a product...

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Posted on February 28, 2024
Practice News, Prevention, Skin Cancer, Uncategorized

Roughly 9500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer each day in the U.S. When you’re concerned about a potential skin cancer, you shouldn’t have to wait a month or more to see a specialist. That's why we offer urgent dermatology appointments near Seattle to accommodate patients in need of prompt care.  Unexpected Skin Conditions Skin problems can surface unexpectedly, causing discomfort and concern. From severe rashes and allergic reactions to sudden outbreaks of acne or eczema, these issues can significantly impact daily life. Our urgent appointments provide swift relief for patients experiencing sudden skin ailments. Timely Diagnosis and Treatment Early detection and treatment are...

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Posted on February 8, 2024
Anti-aging, Laser, Men, Prevention

The Secret Formula Ever wonder what I personally do to take care of my skin?  It really comes down to 3 things: Sunscreen - Do this to protect your collagen from Ultraviolet radiation Tretinoin (Retin-A) - Use this to help your body generate new collagen Halo - Do this to get rid of the damaged collagen that your body struggles to get rid of by itself. The Basics Sunscreen Fundamentally, the only reason our skin ever really "ages" is because of ultraviolet radiation.  The fact is that our epidermis is replaced every month or so by new cells produced from underlying stem cells.  So,...

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Posted on July 9, 2014
Melanoma, Prevention, Scams, Skin Cancer, Sunscreen, Tanning

Have you seen this article by Paul Fassa that has been all over Facebook about skin cancer and sunscreen? When you see things like this do you ever become curious and wonder if its true?  In this case, I couldn't resist. Is there really some new piece of research out there that turns everything I know about skin cancer and sunscreen on its head? In my world, this would be a big deal. So I took a look at the article and the actual research article it purports to cite: joim12251.  The study involved following about 30,000 Swedish women, recruited from 1990-1992. ...

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Posted on November 25, 2013
Prevention, Skin Cancer, Sunscreen

Ever wonder if you should worry about skin cancer since it rains in Seattle all the time? Have you heard that tanning beds are a safe, effective way to get Vitamin D? Procrastinating about having a funny spot checked out because it can always be cut off at any time anyway? Still using Coppertone SPF8? Common skin cancer myths are dispelled, giving you information that can help save you from getting basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma....

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