Category Archives: Sunscreen

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The Importance of Sunscreen

Summer is almost here, which means that more people are spending time outdoors in the sun and at the beach! In order to help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, we recommend wearing sunscreen each day. Dr. Brundha Balraraman shares her tips with Fox 26 Houston on how to properly apply sunscreen. Watch …

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What’s Your Summer Skin Protection Strategy?

Summer skin protection is critical to maintaining healthy, glowing, young-looking skin. A golden tan looks great, but we all know that too much sun exposure can wreak havoc on the long-term resilience of our skin. To much sun can cause lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, sun spots and other discolorations. It results in dry, leathery, …

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Summer Time!

Summer is here! For many, that means a lot more time spent soaking up the sun. Dr. Riahi has some important information he wants you to know about sun exposure. Photodamage (or skin aging) is a constant process! Dr. Riahi spent 3 years working on research regarding skin aging and the sun. His findings demonstrate …

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Summer Skin Preparation – Now Is the Time

Taking care of your skin can feel like a full-time job, but now is the time to dive into summer skin preparation! Summer Skin Care Tips 1 – Hydrate – Let’s face it, summer in South Texas is hot. It’s easy to get dehydrated without even knowing it, so keep a bottle of water handy …

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Spring break is around the corner!

Spring break is around the corner! Childhood sunburns are a major risk factor for skin cancer later in life. Protect yourself and your family by utilizing these 3 easy tips for smart sun protection. 1. Sunscreen: Dr. Riahi Utilize a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater. Apply multiple times a day and don’t …

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Luck of the Irish – Is Fair Skin Dangerous?

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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DermSurgery Associates

The Anti-aging “Craze” May Be More About Increased Self-confidence than Living Longer

Most people, if asked, will say they don’t believe in a "Fountain of Youth" - that mythical water spring that restores beauty lost and longevity slowly slipping away. Yet in 2016, Americans spent $8.05 billion on invasive cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelifts, breast augmentations, tummy tucks and liposuction. The total number of these procedures …

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DermSurgery Associates

Why You Should Be Using Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen

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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DermSurgery Associates

Cold Weather Skin Care Tips You Need to Know

Winter's here, and your face and hands may be feeling the effects. Cold temperatures can create havoc in our skin by drying it out, which leads to cracking, splitting, roughing and all kinds of other things nobody wants to deal with. Here are some good cold weather skin care tips to help you out this …

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