News and Notes about Dermatology and Skin Care
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Despite all of today’s teens “texting” and tweeting out their latest escapades, there is one message that they don’t seem to be broadcasting.  The missed message is that tanning is not what they think it is and can have long-lasting effects on their skin and health.  A new survey conducted by American Academy of Dermatology … Read more

A recent study of 2230 teens in Turkey revealed that a diet high in fact, sugar and processed foods like sausages and burgers contributed more to acne development than a healthy diet.  Furthermore, although 2/3s of the studied teens experienced acne only 11.5 percent sought professional medial help for their conditions.  This was alarming to … Read more