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JDD May 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Skin Cancer
skin cancerThe May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on skin cancer and includes the perfect blend of original articles and case reports. Topics include actinic keratosis versus squamous cell carcinoma, the utility of gene expression profiling in skin cancer, the prevalence of sunscreen use, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s …
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Skincare Mondays | Your #1 New Year’s Resolution: Wear Sunscreen Daily
The best New Year's resolutions are the ones you can actually keep. Studies show that nearly half of Americans never use sunscreen and those that do, only apply 25-50% of the recommended amount.1-4 Start the New Year right with one of the easiest things you can do to prevent skin cancer—wear sunscreen daily, even when it's cloudy! Top 10 Sunscreen New Year’s Resolutions:5-10 1. Limit time …
Skincare Mondays | Top 5 Skincare Questions Answered
skincare questionsIs there a correct order for my skincare routine? Everyone’s skin is different, and so is the routine that works best for them. The order you apply skincare can make a difference. The general rule of thumb is cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect, with the following tips in mind: Check the consistency. Apply products in order of thin to thick. Start with liquids and move on to lightweight s …
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Skincare Mondays | Could a week-long beach vacation equal half a year’s sun exposure?
sun exposureCould a week-long beach vacation equal half a year’s sun exposure? Americans make more than 400 million visits to the beach every year.1 Studies show UV exposure during vacations makes up to 50% of an individual’s total annual UV exposure.2-6 High-solar-intensity beach settings put patients at risk of UV over-exposure that can lead to acute and chronic health consequences i …
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Skincare Mondays | Diversity Under the Sun
Suncare is important for every skin tone. The risk of sunburn correlates with skin tone - not ethnicity. Sunburn experiences differ across ethnicities. An online survey of 3,597 adults who identified as White, Black, Hispanic and Asian showed sunburns occur across all ethnicities - even the darkest skin tones, but the experience is very different.1 Those who identified as White reported “ski …