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Embracing Hygge this Winter
Hygge is a Danish word and concept that is defined as "the quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being." Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) can help the winter months seems more bearable and in fact downright...
Holiday Gift Guide
It’s holiday season and that means upcoming Christmas parties and other celebrations with family, friends, and co-workers. Here is a gift guide from Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics to help make the holiday season of giving go smoothly. For your...
The Benefits of Humor for your Skin and Beyond
Humor Therapy is the concept of using humor, smiling, and laughter in a therapeutic manner to deal with and help treat medical illness. Humor can be a powerful tool for healing. Studies have shown medical benefits of humor including: 1) decreasing levels of the...
The Latest on Diet and Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that affects not only adolescents but also many adults. While it has not been demonstrated that your diet directly causes acne, research has shown it may influence or worsen existing acne. Genetic factors also play a large role in...
Spot This Rash–Summertime– Sunburn
PART 3: With more skin exposed to the more intense sunlight this time of the year it can be a setup for sunburn. It is said that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. And this certainly holds true for sunburn. But in case you should find yourself...
Spot This Rash–Summertime– Sun Sensitivity
PART 2: Summertime is all about fun in the sun and the great outdoors. It’s no wonder that this could unveil a number of rashes that are specifically induced by exposure to the sun. Here are a few: Phototoxicity–redness and inflammation of the skin similar to an...
Spot This Rash—Summertime—Poison Ivy
PART 1: Summer can be a bad time for certain rashes. Due to the warmer weather we spend more time outdoors with more skin exposed and therefore we come into contact with many different elements—sun, sea, flora and fauna. Over the next few weeks let’s take a look...
Allergy Season
April showers bring May flowers. Unfortunately along with flowers also comes airborne pollen from a multitude of plants including flowers, trees and weeds. In allergy-prone individuals pollen can trigger the release of chemicals such as histamine in the body,...
Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen
Chemical sunscreens are easy to apply, found in many make-up/moisturizer combos, and absorb UV rays into the skin. When this occurs, a chemical reaction takes place; heat is generated and released from the skin. If you have sensitive skin, acneic skin, skin prone...
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