Skin cancer can be notoriously difficult to notice with an untrained eye. In this article, we will review some specifics for identifying troublesome spots by examining your own skin at home. While a majority of skin cancers develop in sun-exposed areas, many grow in areas with minimal sun exposure. Ultimately, it is only through a […]
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Teenage Acne: What to Try at Home First
There’s no way around it—the teenage years can bring some additional difficulties. The stress and hormonal changes can bring some uncomfortable changes and a key example is teenage acne. Most of us experience our first pimples during puberty, and acne often continues through the teenage years. In fact, approximately 85% of teenagers will deal with […]
Stubborn Dandruff Demystified: Your Path to Clear, Confident Skin
A flaky rash on your scalp, face, or chest can be itchy and disruptive, but understanding what it is may help. It could be simple dandruff and treatable with a simple switch in your shampoo, but it could also be something more serious, such as a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis. While not a household […]
Celebrate Skin Care this November
November is Healthy Skin Month, so this is a great time of year to emphasize the importance of good skin care and share some advice on maintaining healthy skin. Here are some tips that can help Coloradoans adopt healthy skin habits to care for our skin year-round. Combat Dry Weather with Gentle Skin Care As […]
Topical Therapies for Photoaging by Daniella DePeri, PA-C
An estimated 90% of skin aging is caused by the sun. Photoaging, or dermato heliosis, is a process by which chronic sun exposure causes premature aging of the skin. This process is most common in lighter skin types with blue or green eyes and can result in wrinkles, discoloration, roughness, dryness, and laxity of the […]
Melanoma: The Skin Cancer that Keeps Us Up at Night
Based on a new study published by the American Cancer Society, cases of melanoma—the deadliest of all skin cancers—are expected to increase by 4.4% in 2023, accounting for an estimated 186,680 cases in the United States alone. Only 1% of total skin cancer cases are melanomas, but this form of cancer is responsible for the […]
How to Boost Collagen in the Skin
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and helps comprise our bones, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. It is also widely present throughout our skin and is responsible for the firmness and elastic nature of healthy skin tissue. As we age, levels of skin collagen begin to diminish, resulting in signs of aging […]