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A History of Sunscreen

by | May 5, 2017 | Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Cancer, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Sunscreen, Guide to The Summer, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma

We all know the importance of sunscreen for defense against skin cancer, but how did this miraculous creation come about? “There’s actually some very interesting history here,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and skin cancer expert at Sanova...

Skin Changes in your 40’s and What To Do About Them

by | Apr 19, 2017 | Skin Care, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels, Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Beauty Tips, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Tightening, Sunscreen, Skin Tone, Rejuvenation, Anti-Aging, Wrinkles, Rhytides, Skin, Mid-face Rejuvenation, Dysport, Face

All skin is different. Each person ages differently and at a different rate. There are different factors that determine how skin behaves over time. “Sun exposure, environmental pollutants, genetics and habits, even things like a healthy diet and exercise can...

You’re Faithful About Using Sunscreen — But Are You Using it Correctly?

by | Mar 24, 2017 | Skin Care, Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Cancer, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Pediatric Dermatology, Women's Health, Men's Health, Beauty Tips, Sunscreen, Guide to The Summer, Outdoor Fun, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Skin

Much has been written over the past few decades about the dangers of exposing your skin to the sun’s rays without protecting it with sunscreen. We’re urged over and over again to make sunscreen part of our daily skin care regimen, and with good reason....

Which UV Rays Damage the Skin?

by | Jan 20, 2017 | Skin Care, Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Skin Tumor, Sunscreen, Outdoor Fun, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Wrinkles, Skin

There’s a lot of talk of how UVA and UVB rays from the sun are considered dangerous and can cause damage to your skin cells. While UVB rays are usually associated with sun burns and thought to have a higher chance of causing skin cancer, UVA rays have also been...

Caring for Your Previously Sun Damaged Skin

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Discoloration, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, Actinic Keratosis, How To Stay Healthy, Skin Tumor, Sunscreen, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy

It’s hard to believe it now, but not too long ago sitting out in the sun covered in baby oil was the thing to do. “Having a golden tan was popular and seen as a healthy glow,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board certified Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at...

Top 3 Ways to Prevent Basal Cell Carcinoma

by | Dec 3, 2016 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Practice News, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Skin Tumor, Sunscreen, Guide to The Summer, Outdoor Fun, Basal Cell Carcinoma

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer with basal cell carcinoma being the most frequently diagnosed. This is the most curable type of skin cancer when found early, but it’s also to most preventable. Here are 3 ways to prevent basal cell carcinoma. 1....
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