I have always passionately cared about my skin, or at least the appearance of it. It wasn’t until I started working for North Dallas Dermatology Associates, that I realized the real meaning of skin health, rather than just skin aesthetics. November is recognized as Healthy Skin Awareness Month and as part of this initiative, I… Read More »
The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the human body. It protects your other organs, warms you up and cools you down, and reflects how healthy you are inside. Keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy and looking their best by following these practical tips from our dermatologists. Skin care Because skin care… Read More »
Every year over 50,000 people in the United States develop melanoma. Every hour someone dies from it. Most melanomas have an early stage where many develop as changing moles. When detected and diagnosed early, melanoma is easily cured. When not found in its early stages, it is very difficult to treat. Mole mapping by TBP at… Read More »
Sunless tanning was something that I never thought I would experience. Well to be perfectly honest, being “tan” was something I never thought I would experience, but with the help of NDDA, I was finally able to see what it was like to have the coveted tan. I recently started at North Dallas Dermatology Associates,… Read More »
Vitamin D, which acts a both a vitamin and a hormone, is essential for good health. We have known for many years that vitamin deficiency can lead to rickets in children, softening of the bones in adults, called osteomalacia, and decreased bone mineral density leading to fragile bones, called osteoporosis. More recently vitamin D deficiency… Read More »
Aspirin has long been known to provide a number of health benefits — from pain relief to heart attack prevention. Now, in a new study from Stanford University of nearly 60,000 women ages 50-79, researchers found that there was a lower risk of melanoma than those who did not take aspirin. Researchers are careful to… Read More »
One lesson I took away from this trip: anyone, no matter their age or skill set, can be used mightily in a place such as Ethiopia. Many of the dentists brought their families and I watched as their kids played baseball with the Ethiopian children, wives sat with patients as they waited for teeth extractions… Read More »
ABC World News reports, “In the final days of school a surprise lesson when it comes to sending your children to school with sunscreen. In most states, it turns out it’s illegal.” On its website and on a segment on “Good Morning America,” ABC News reported that Violet and Zoe Michener, two girls in Washington state, returned home… Read More »
Despite constant warnings, millions of people — especially young women — are still heading to the tanning salon. I’d love for you to take 60 seconds out and watch this compelling message from the American Dermatology Association. A minute spent here could mean a much better life ahead. In thought, Dr. Hurley
It’s makeup that does more than conceal. “Think of it as your treatment makeup,” says Dr. Mary Hurley, NDDA President. “It’s such an easy product to have with you. If you get stuck out in the Texas sun you can throw it in your bag and it won’t melt. I even use it on my five… Read More »
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