What can we do? 1. Tanning beds are bad but especially for young adults as the radiation that they are exposed to has more time to cause harm. 2. Be aggressive with sun protection but enjoy the nice weather because New England has a very short nice season and a wicked long winter. Use broad […]

a) Once I get a tan I don’t need to use sun protection anymore. Tanning is an injury response of the skin to sun exposure. Some people tan very easily but still benefit from using sun protection. b) I have very dark skin and therefore can’t get skin cancer. All skin types from fair (eg. […]

There are two different types of lines on the face. Those caused by the contraction of muscles (dynamic rhytids) and those that are present all the time regardless of the muscles contracting (static rhytids). Most static rhytids have their origin in loss of cutaneous and subcutaneous volume that occurs as we age and from our […]

Golf Digest article on Golfers and Skin Cancer from 2008 featuring the leading golfing dermatologist in this country Golf Digest Article

There are many factors that contribute to the development of wrinkles – some can be controlled and others can’t. A) Passage of time – there are no good alternatives that I am aware of, but I am always open to suggestions. B) Genetics – again, no good alternatives. Thanks mom! C) Smoking – absolutely contributes […]

There has been a lot in the news recently about a Vitamin D deficiency epidemic. Whether it is growing or being tested for more frequently is unclear. It is hard to imagine that here in New England where the winters are long, cold and dark (and have always been) that people haven’t had issues with […]