You May Be Applying Sunscreen Wrong
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter, at Genesis Dermatology, know you’re diligent about applying sunscreen, even on cloudy days and in winter. Exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun is the leading cause of both skin cancer and premature wrinkling of the skin. But a recent report suggests there's a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Sunscreens are labeled with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating,...
The One Sunscreen We Recommend
If you thought all sunscreens are pretty much alike, our board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter would like to take this opportunity to describe the two main types of sunscreens, and tell you why we recommend one particular kind over the other. You already know that exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun is the leading cause of both skin cancer and premature wrinkling of the skin. And...
5 Facts You May Not Know About Botox
Our board-certified dermatologists are so happy that Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter has been named a Diamond Provider by Allergan, makers of Botox, that we thought we’d take this opportunity to share with you some little-known facts about this popular cosmetic procedure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Botox in 2002 to eliminate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Since then, Botox has become the...
Five Ways Your Smartphone May Be Damaging Your Skin
The board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter sometimes employ blue light treatments as an effective therapy for certain conditions such as acne and precancerous skin cells. When used therapeutically in this way, research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shown this type of treatment is safe. But what about the near-constant exposure to the blue light that we receive from our smartphones, computers, and TV screens?...
The Best Path to Younger-Looking Skin
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter have myriad ways to help you retain and recover your youthful good looks. But there is a free, simple, and safe way to do that on your own: Avoid the sun. Or at least protect your skin from its harmful effects. There’s no doubt that lying in the sun feels good. It’s relaxing, warming, and soothing. But the fact is that tanning—whether from the sun or...
The Selfie Effect
Our board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter are no different from anyone else—we like to take selfies at every opportunity and share them often on social media. There’s no denying that they’re fun and a great way to remember terrific times we’ve had and places we’ve been. But this trendy form of image sharing has begun to have an unfortunate effect. It seems more and more plastic surgeons are seeing a phenomenon they’ve...
Stop Wrinkles Before They Start
Our dermatologists in Jupiter, FL have many years of experience in helping your skin return to its most youthful appearance. But we often see patients who, with a little prevention, could forestall the most common causes of aging skin. Here are the eight best ways we know of to prevent fine the lines and wrinkles that impair your skin’s natural beauty. Avoid the sun Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF...
Pamper Your Dry Winter Skin
While we here in South Florida don’t have to cope with below-zero wind chills, winter does bring cooler temperatures that can affect the appearance of your skin. The combination of dry indoor air and less outdoor humidity this time of year can result in dull, tight, grayish-looking skin. So your board-certified dermatologists at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, would like to offer some tips on how to fight the effects of winter on your skin. Here are...
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Hyaluronic Acid: All-Natural Youth Booster
You may have purchased various cosmetic products and noticed “hyaluronic acid” listed as one of the ingredients. But did you know what it was? Did you know that many of the fillers we use here at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, Florida, also contain this substance? Finally, did you know that there are ways to produce this youth-boosting compound naturally? Hyaluronic acid is type of carbohydrate that is naturally present in the body....