Poison Ivy

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Watch out for poison ivy this summer! This is a great article from the New York Times with what to do when exposed and how to prevent the rash. Did you know that mangos and cashews also contain the same poisonous resin as poison ivy? More information here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/steering-clear-of-poison-ivy/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&...
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Laser Dates

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At TDLS we are able to offer treatments using the pulse-dye laser (red birthmarks, spider angiomas, scars), Apogee Elite (leg veins, venous malformations, hair removal), and Erbium Yag (laser resurfacing, scar revision, acne scars). We are excited to post the following dates for laser for the second half of 2014: Monday Laser Dates with available times from 10-12: 6/23 7/28 8/25 9/2...
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Sunscreen Ban

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We have recently discovered that some schools do not allow sunscreen use. This is concerning due to the increased risk of skin cancer with childhood sunburns. You can read more below. Please let us know your comments on this important issue. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/06/08/texas-mom-burning-mad-over-schools-sunscreen-ban/?cmpid=edpick&google_editors_picks=true
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Oral Contraceptives for Acne?

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Many people do not realize the benefits in using oral contraceptives to control acne in females. We call this "hormonal therapy" and it is FDA-approved for treating acne. There are increased risks for blood clots with these hormones so anyone with a personal or family history of blood clots should consider other forms of treatment for acne. This article describes how oral contracept...
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Tanning and Vitamin D

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We often get questions about tanning and vitamin D levels. We have always discouraged tanning as a means for increasing vitamin D because of the increased risk for skin cancer. Furthermore, vitamin D can be easily obtained from dietary supplements. Now this article exposes how one tanning bed user actually developed toxic levels of Vitamin D: http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellnes...
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Increased Risk for Melanoma with Viagra Use

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In case you have not heard, use of Viagra raises the risk for developing melanoma. In fact the risk for melanoma almost doubles compared with those who do not use Viagra. This should prompt a yearly skin exam by a dermatologist. Those with a personal or family history of melanoma might even consider discontinuing the medication. You can read more about this increased risk here: http://www....
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Avoid the Burn!

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As you get ready to take a beach or other outdoor vacation this summer, please remember to protect yourself and your children from sunburns! This article from the Huffington Post reminds us that just 5 sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases your risk of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma by 68%. Risk of melanoma increases by 80%! Don't take a chance! A sunburn does ...
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For Men Over Age 50

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The American Academy of Dermatology is encouraging all men over the age of 50 to check for suspicious moles. A few minutes, once a month, could save your life. For more information: http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2014/aad/lawn/index.html
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Sun Protection Time!!!

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Great suggestions to avoid sunburn from the American Academy of Dermatology: Seek shade when appropriate. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your shadow appears to be shorter than you are, seek shade. Wear protective clothing. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses wherever possible. Generously apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunsc...
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