Unprotected skin can be damaged by UV radiation in as little as 15 minutes, but it could take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect. But what to do if you do get sunburned?
8 Tips for Treating a Bad Sunburn
Valley Dermatologists Share Ways To Protect Your Body’s Largest Organ
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It keeps stuff in (like water) and keeps stuff out (like germs). That’s why it’s important to protect your skin.
Food Tips for Better Skin
The foods you eat play a large role in the health of your skin. So what should you really be putting in your body? Doctor Andrew Newman, a resident dermatologist at Affiliated Dermatology, shares his insight on how what you put in your body affects your overall health.
Why You Should Avoid Tanning This Summer
Whether you get a tan on the beach, in your backyard, in a tanning bed, or through incidental exposure is bad news! Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet radiation, also known as UV rays, from the sun or tanning lamps which cause skin cell damage.
The Best Ways to Get Vitamin D Without Harming Your Skin
Vitamin D increases bone strength, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attacks, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Even in the sunniest places, Vitamin D is one of the most lacking nutrients in humans worldwide.
