Aside from using narrowband UVB therapy, Dr. Bhatti said alternatives like excimer lasers are also used for more localized and focused lesions with different skin conditions. PUVA, psoralen, and ultraviolet radiation (UVA) is another treatment for psoriasis and other severe skin conditions. However, it’s important to note that studies have shown that consistent use of … Read more
Skin cancer is a serious concern for many people, especially those with a history of the disease in their families. There are all sorts of precautions one can take to protect their skin, from wearing sunscreen to even beauty products with SPF built in to them! But people are also starting to realize the dangerous … Read more
Shasa Hu, MD, a board-certified dermatologist previously told the outlet, “A blistering sunburn can trigger a whole-body psoriasis flare, as sunburn can be thought of as systemic injury to the skin. This is why, although natural sunlight at a very low dose and medical UV therapy are known treatment[s] for psoriasis, sunburn is a big no-no … Read more
People understandably take skin health very seriously, especially when skin cancer runs in their family. That’s why TikToker Anna (@icyac) routinely wears SPF, which protects skin from UVB rays, and steers clear of tanning beds, which may increase one’s chances of developing skin cancer by 47%, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. In … Read more
A tanning salon customer was always friendly to a woman who worked at the store, until one day things got weird. She realized he might be a murderer. The customer isn’t always right, especially if that customer might be a murderer. Kayla Reid, who goes by @kaylereid9 on TikTok, works at a tanning salon in … Read more
A ballroom dancer incited discussion about tanning culture in ballroom dance after she showed herself before and after being tanned for ballroom competitions. In a viral video posted on July 17, TikToker and ballroom dancer @sibusheva shows videos of herself practicing without a tan and at a competition tanned. “Too much tan?” @sibusheva in the … Read more
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most people probably know it’s not safe to get a sunburn, many may not realize that tanning also increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. A new survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy … Read more