Whether or not people of Irish descent have any actual luck (think four-leaf clovers and leprechauns), one thing that isn't very lucky about them is the fair skin many people in that part of the world were born with. But it's not just the Irish – many genetic makeups turn out children with fair skin, …
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Plus: Why not all sunscreens are created equal. Applying sunscreen before leaving to spend time outdoors could be as common-place as brushing one’s hair or remembering to pick up your wallet and keys. Unfortunately, often it’s not, and this simple oversight leads to many new cases of skin cancer and other cases of sun damaged …
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A safe and non-invasive method to remove a variety of unsightly skin discolorations. Have you taken a look at your skin lately? If you answer "yes," it may be because your skin is demanding your attention with signs of aging you're not happy with but until now weren't sure what to do about. Fortunately, there's …
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People with sun damaged skin can be found all around the world. To protect your skin, you have just a few options, but they're both very effective. You can avoid the sun or wear protective clothing when out in it, or you can use the best sunblock, which is often called "broad-spectrum." This term means …
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Everybody wants good-looking skin, but many people ignore one of the most skin-damaging elements in our world: the sun. Sun damaged skin not only looks bad but it can lead to skin cancer. Are there ways to protect yourself? Absolutely. May is National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, so we wanted to share five …
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As skin specialists at DermSurgery Associates of Houston, we often get this question: "Can neglecting to use sunscreen really be deadly?" It's a common misconception that only people who are "sun addicts" suffer from sun-damaged skin and, worse, skin cancer. The truth is, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause harm, even if you don’t spend …
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Protect your skin, its important. So much that July was assigned as UV Safety Month, a time when the Houston dermatologists at DermSurgery Associates and other healthcare associations encourage everyone to be aware of what they're doing in the sun and how exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UV) can result in sun damaged skin. …
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