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
How to still have fun in the sun Posted on June 6, 2018 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. discusses how to best protect your skin from the sun so you can still enjoy being outside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1WeM3j2bV8&t=4s 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
Sunscreen, the Basics Posted on June 21, 2017 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. I know, I know , you have heard us preach about the use of sunscreen and sun protection. But we are convinced that the use of sun protective measures rank right up there with wearing a seat belt when in a car and wearing a helmet when riding your … Read More
Making Sense of Sunscreen Posted on January 25, 2017 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Watch as Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. discusses what you should look for when choosing a sunscreen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnKx8Ys1Ggk Read More
Rebecca’s Fab 5 Products Posted on October 4, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Rebecca's Fab Five: Products I Can’t Live Without Written by Rebecca Reinke, PA-C Clarisonic Cleansing Brush What it does for your skin: Cleans skin six times better than regular washing, buffs the surface dead skin cells off, leaving behind a fresh, exfoliated surface. The gentle vibrations stimulate blood flow and oxygenation and gently loosen … Read More