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The Ins and Outs of Mineral Sunscreen
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – It’s that time of the year when people are headed to the pool, hitting the golf course, and going on summer vacations. All of these activities have one thing in common: spending a lot of time outside in the sun. Being prepared...
Are You Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – How is your sleep? A recent study has shown that many patients with skin disorders experience impaired sleep. Examples of skin disorders that can affect sleep include eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, hives, dry skin, and...
Tips to Stop Picking Your Skin
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Do you notice that you occasionally pick at your skin? You are not alone. A recent study found that 63% of randomly selected participants engaged in some form of skin picking. 5.4% reported significant skin picking. Some patients...
Try Something New in the New Year
A patient’s personal story for trying BOTOX My grandmother was not one to express outwardly any negative thoughts or feelings except for one – her wrinkles. I vividly remember on more than one occasion her turning to me and saying, “if there’s one thing I could...
Acne and Mental Health
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Acne can present in adolescence and in adulthood. It is most common in teenagers, but a significant percentage of adults experience acne in their 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's with decreasing prevalence as age increases. Women are...
The Ins and Outs of Mineral Sunscreen
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – It’s that time of the year when people are headed to the pool, hitting the golf course, and going on summer vacations. All of these activities have one thing in common: spending a lot of time outside in the sun. Being prepared...
Does my kids’ sunscreen have benzene in it?
Written by Leigh Sutton, M.D. – I can now add this question to my list of frets that come to mind when my kids go outside. Other questions that come to mind: does bird poop routinely have parasites in it? As I watch my son eat whatever is in front of him. Is there...
Men’s Skin and Hair Priorities
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Let’s dive into men’s skin care health. There are ways in which men’s skin care priorities are different than women’s skin care health and ways in which they are similar. Differences Unlike women, men often don’t wear makeup on...
Stress Skin
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – A few articles have been published recently discussing the connection between our brain and our skin and specifically the connection that mental stress has on our skin. Stress can be either acute or chronic. Many people have been...
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