The Sunscreen Debate Posted on July 17, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Many of you have asked the question “Which sunscreen should I use? “ And I say “Good question.” There are myriad sunscreens out there, how does one decide? My philosophy is to use a high SPF. Something 50 or higher. Here is my thinking. Remember that SPF (or sun protective factor) is a multiple of … Read More
Colleges to Promote Sun Safety Posted on June 10, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics This is a blog post co-written by Liz Sutton, Dr. Margaret Sutton's daughter. This blog discusses new initiatives from the U.S. Surgeon General and National Council on Skin Care Prevention at college campuses. This national initiative awards colleges and universities that ban indoor tanning on and around their campuses. Read the full article @ www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2015/06/colleges-promote-sun-safety Read More
May is Melanoma Awareness Month…PREVENTION IS THE KEY Posted on May 13, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Here is a good guide to why and how to apply sunscreen for optimal results. When you’re not wearing sunscreen to protect your skin, UVB & UVA rays can cause the following damage: - SUNBURN - BROWN SPOTS - FASTER SKIN AGING - INCREASED RISK OF SKIN CANCER How the sun affects your skin: UVB: … Read More