To read a very interesting article about the connection between cosmetics and breast cancer click HERE. Alpine Dermatology, Your Utah Dermatologist.

Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe? By Lori Stryker, B.Sc., B.H.Ec., B.Ed. Titanium dioxide is the subject of new controversy, yet it is a substance as old as the earth itself. It is one of the top fifty chemicals produced worldwide. It is a white, opaque and naturally- occurring mineral found in two main forms: rutile … Read more →

If you’re headed for the sun-baked shores, be warned: A new study shows a link between warm-weather vacations and greater numbers of moles in white women. Since large numbers of moles are a risk factor for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, the implications are frightening. According to a study in the Journal of … Read more →

The Skin Cancer Foundation urgeseveryone to obtain vitamin D safely:from foods and/or supplements. Read more HERE

A person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns at any age.   Utah Dermatolgy At It’s Best! www.alpineskin.com

If you or your child suffers from eczema, you’re not alone. In fact, about 15 million Americans have some type of eczema, reports The American Academy of Family Physicians. Click HERE to read the  facts along with how to combat eczema.   Utah Dermatolgy At It’s Best! Visit out website.  www.alpineskin.com  

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SunChanges hair color. Do you dye your hair? Excess sun exposure can fade hair color, leaving once-luscious locks dull, brassy and burnished.Causes damage and dryness. Did you know that just like skin, hair can suffer sun damage? UV rays harm the hair and scalp, potentially leading to split ends, breakage, dryness and dehydration. Hair, like … Read more →

Thirty years ago, few people knew about the dangers of the sun. Dr. Perry Robins created The Skin Cancer Foundation to educate the public and medical professionals alike about the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. The message is being heard. Today, skin cancer awareness is at an all-time high. A recent poll by … Read more →