Suncare Sunday: Sunburn Facts
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On this Suncare Sunday: Sunburn Facts, we share newly published data from the CDC showing sunburn incidence in adults and teens, sun exposure behaviors and sun protection basics:
Sunburn incidence in adults remains high:
34% of adults report experiencing at least 1 sunburn each year1
Half were outside for more than 1 hour between 10 and 4 pm2
Only 5% reported they were tryin …
On this Suncare Sunday: Sunburn Facts, we share newly published data from the CDC showing sunburn incidence in adults and teens, sun exposure behaviors and sun protection basics:
Sunburn incidence in adults remains high:
34% of adults report experiencing at least 1 sunburn each year1
Half were outside for more than 1 hour between 10 and 4 pm2
Only 5% reported they were tryin … 
As we know, people of color are more apt to have problems with dyspigmentation and excessive scarring (keloid formation and hypertrophic scars). We probably all use a combination approach for both of these: sun protection, peels, HQ, OTC skin lighteners, injections, lasers, energy-based devices, etc. These are common approaches, but what are the go-to’s for a naturopathic physician? You may ne … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor, Interim Chair of Dermatology, and Residency Program Director at George Washington University, on some of the common misconceptions and controversies surrounding photoprotection.
With ample evidence today that shows that sunscreen both reduces the incidence of me … 
Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Vivian Shi, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at University of Arizona, to discuss skin cancer epidemiology and sun protection behavior among Native Americans. Dr. Vivian Shi’s most recent study published in the June 2019 edition of JDD highlights clear shortcomings in this group. Below are are the podcast highlights.
Key Takeaways
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This month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles your patients may ask about during an office visit. Are walnut scrubs, like the one promoted by Kylie Jenner, good for the skin? Does sunscreen cause cancer? Are essential oils good for bug bites?
Be prepared for these and other questions your patients may ask by checking out this listing of dermatology articles in the consumer press:
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