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does sunscreen expire
Does Sunscreen Expire?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Many sunscreens are labeled with an expiration date but can you use out of date sunscreen? The answer is no. Sunscreens don't keep their SPF forever. The SPF represents fresh sunscreen and ingredients start ...

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is daily moisturizer with spf 15 enough sun protection
Is a Daily Moisturizer With SPF 15 Enough Sun Protection?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Is a daily moisturizer with SPF 15 enough sun protection for your face? Patients in my dermatology practice ask me this all the time. They also ask if makeup with sunscreen will give enough sun protection to...

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what is poikiloderma of civatte
What is Poikiloderma of Civatte?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

On the Rosacea Forum, "Ghost" asked me a question about Poikiloderma of Civatte. Ghost was interested in what causes Poikiloderma of Civatte and what could be done about it. I realized that this is a good As...

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zinc oxide sunscreens
Are Zinc Oxide Sunscreens Better?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are zinc oxide sunscreens better than those with chemical UV filter ingredients or even titanium dioxide? In my opinion as a dermatologist who has specialized in skin cancer and sun damaged skin for over 30 ...

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how to treat a sunburn
How to treat a sunburn

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to treat a sunburn - you know the story - the pain, redness and occasional blistering that you experience when you have a sunburn is no fun. It happens because you exposed your skin to more sun than it w...

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how high of an spf does your sunscreen need
How High of an SPF Does Your Sunscreen Need To Have?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How high of an SPF does your sunscreen need to give you good protection from UV rays? You know that wearing sunscreen daily is one of the most important anti-aging and preventative health moves you can do fo...

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What is a sunburn?
What is a sunburn?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What is a sunburn? A sunburn tells you that damage and inflammation have happened inside your skin from UV exposure; you exposed yourself to more sun than your skin type can handle.....and there's simply no ...

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sunscreen during winter and after 4pm
Do You Need Sunscreen in Winter, Or in The Morning and After 4pm?

By liz pires

Do you know if you need a sunscreen in winter and after 4pm? How about in the morning when the sun feels soft and is delightful - do you need to sun protect your skin? Yes, you know that harsh mid-day summer...

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how much sunscreen is enough for your face?
How much sunscreen is enough for your face?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are you confused about how much sunscreen is enough for your face? Sources give conflicting amounts or ways to measure it (ounces, grams, tablespoons, teaspoons, fingers, coins!!). Then there are the questio...

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what is the best skin care in your 20s, 30s and 40s
Best Skin Care for Your 20's 30s and 40s

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The best skin care for your 20's 30's and 40's will help to stop the signs of skin aging that start showing up in these 3 critical decades of your life. It is obvious what works when you see someone who is 4...

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is chemical sunscreen safe
Is Chemical Sunscreen Safe?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Is chemical sunscreen safe? Many people feel somewhat conflicted about using sunscreen given all the recent news about sunscreen. Concerning recent information about sunscreen includes: scientific studies ...

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month ABCDE Skin Cancer signs
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

By Cynthia Bailey MD

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month reminding you to get ready for the sun. Have you checked your sunscreen expiration dates, do you need to replace old sun protection clothing or a sun hat that is worn out? ...

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