How to Manage Eczema
If you have eczema, our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter understand your frustration with this annoying, persistent condition. We want to share the tools to teach you how to manage your eczema. Eczema affects more than 30 million Americans. It is a term for a set of chronic skin conditions characterized by red, irritated, itchy skin, normally accompanied by a rash. Although usually beginning before age five, eczema can occur...
Skincare and Makeup Tips for Acne-Prone Skin
It’s the height of summer, and the harsh temperatures are playing havoc with our skin, especially those who are prone to acne, which is a lot of us. Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans. Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter know that virtually every case of acne can be treated successfully. But with the right skincare regimen and care when selecting and...
It’s Time to Rediscover Self Tanner for Safe Beauty
For years, our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter have implored our clients to avoid the sun, as well as tanning beds. But then we get the pushback: “I look like a ghost without a tan!” “I need that healthy-looking glow!” “A tan helps disguise my uneven skin tone!” But the risks of tanning, whether from the sun or tanning beds, are high. Tanning increases your risk of basal cell...
15 Tips for Healthy Skin
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. Because the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated November as "Healthy Skin Month," our board-certified dermatologists want to share with you our top 15 tips to keep your skin healthy. Protect your skin An estimated 3.5 million Americans are reported to have skin cancer every year. One of the main goals of National Healthy Skin...
‘Naked’ Skin: The New World of Beauty
The coronavirus has changed so much about our lives . . . even our beauty routines. For example, hair and nail salons were largely shuttered for much of the spring and early summer, and even with reopening’s, many of us remain reluctant to spend too much time in enclosed spaces. Furthermore, you don’t need as much makeup and styling products to attend a Zoom conference. People are becoming more comfortable...
To Lose the Years, Look to the Light
Our board-certified dermatologists are continually searching for the latest cutting-edge technology so we can offer our patients the most innovative, effective, and comfortable advances in professional skin care. Our most recent find, and one we are very enthusiastic about, is a BroadBand Light™ (BBL) laser treatment that can take years off your complexion in a matter of minutes. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is...
Effects of COVID-19 on Skin
There are two types of skin issues associated with the novel coronavirus: how the disease affects the skin, and additional skin irritations incurred while trying to avoid it. Our board-certified dermatologists want to bring you up to date on the first, and tell you the best ways to avoid the second. Skin speaks volumes As we’ve noted in the past, the overall health of your body is often apparent first on your skin....
How to Protect Your Skin from Face Mask Irritation
Love them or hate them, there’s no doubt that face masks can help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. A review which looked at 172 observational studies from around the world was published June 1 in the journal Lancet, and it found that wearing face masks reduces the risk of coronavirus infection. Another study published June 18th in the journal Health Affairs found that “states in the U.S. mandating use of...
UV Light: Bad for Viruses, Worse for Skin
Our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology have often warned you about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation on your skin. The UVA and UVB wavelengths of sunlight produce both immediate and long-term damage to the skin, including deadly skin cancers. Now there’s another type of UV light that we want to caution you about: UVC. This has become popular in recent weeks as another desperate attempt to find any method that will...
Help Your Skin Protect You From COVID-19
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter know you’re concerned about the novel coronavirus, and that you’re seeking every possible avenue to protect your health. One way you may not have thought of is to ensure your skin is as healthy as possible. This is because your skin is a significant barrier between you and the virus that causes COVID-19. Let us explain. How skin protects you By now, you’ve heard it over and over:...