The Ins and Outs of Mineral Sunscreen Posted on May 19, 2023 By Olivia Leblanc 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 for sun exposure is your best defense … Read More
The Ins and Outs of Mineral Sunscreen Posted on July 17, 2021 By haase.mandy@gmail.com 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 for sun exposure is your best defense … Read More
Does my kids’ sunscreen have benzene in it? Posted on June 19, 2021 By haase.mandy@gmail.com 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 enough sunscreen … Read More
Should I wear Sunscreen Indoors? Posted on May 19, 2020 By haase.mandy@gmail.com Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – It may seem surprising, but yes, we should be wearing sunscreen indoors. If you are spending time near windows and natural sunlight inside, then your skin is at risk of Ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Many glass windows block Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays but not Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. … Read More
Here Comes the Sun Posted on May 10, 2020 By haase.mandy@gmail.com Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. - People are enjoying their time outdoors even more than ever. Walking around the neighborhood, doing yard work, or eating a meal on the patio are some of our favorite moments these days while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. You can … Read More
Sunscreen, College Level Course Posted on June 21, 2017 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. Now that you know the basics we are ready to move on to advanced information about sunscreen. Patients often ask me “How long does my bottle of sunscreen stay fresh?” If you are using sunscreen in generous enough amounts, one bottle should be lasting only a few weeks. But … Read More
Sun Protective Clothing Posted on October 6, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal published a great article talking about SPF clothing that fits any sport you are involved in. "Sports clothing has been designed with two goals in mind: to help athletes achieve peak performance and to stay cool Thanks to the recent growing awareness of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, many … Read More