21 Facts About Skin Cancer & How to Avoid It
Beach weather is here, along with an increased risk for skin cancer. This is why May has been designated Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and why our dermatologists in Jupiter at Genesis Dermatology want to share some facts you may not know about skin cancer, along with ways to avoid it. Statistics Cancer of the skin is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It’s also the most preventable form of...
New Study Sheds Light on Sunscreen Absorption
Genesis Dermatology's board-certified dermatologists in Jupiter consistently recommend the use of sunscreens for everyone, even in the winter months and on cloudy days. Note that Florida ranks second in the nation in the rate of new melanoma cases each year. We’ve noticed that some of our patients, however, resist its use because they’ve heard that the chemicals they contain can be absorbed into the body. A new study by the U.S....
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...