Too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful to your skin. Dangerous ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays damage skin, which leads to premature wrinkles, skin cancer and other skin problems. People with excessive exposure to UV radiation are at greater risk for skin cancer than those who take careful precautions to protect their skin from the sun. Sun Exposure Linked to Cancer Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, including melanoma. To limit your exposure to UV rays, follow these easy steps. Avoid the mid-day sun, as the sun’s rays are most intens ..read more

Diet can have a considerable effect on how active your psoriasis is. Although there isn’t a single food or supplement that has a significant effect on this skinning process, there are many studies showing the positive effect of an ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET. The reason for this is that psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is associated with immune-mediated inflammation. For some patients, this anti-inflammatory diet may include avoiding Gluten if they are gluten sensitive. For almost all patients, the following foods have anti-inflammatory effects which will help everyone’s immune system: (fr ..read more

Post-Covid Vaccination Skin Reactions: Some, mostly nonserious, skin reactions, such as hives are being seen post the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines typically between a few hours and a few days to one week after being injected. Large local injection site reactions, erythema, edema, diffuse rashes, redness, and swelling in the hands and feet are the most common. For most patients, topical steroids and antihistamines help resolve these reactions. There have been some reports of herpes and shingles outbreaks. Of note, there have been some reports of rashes in infants of vaccinated breastfeeding mothers ..read more

A new study shows that Metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, can possibly reduce the risk of basal cell carcinoma via its chemoprotective effect. Metformin has some anticarcinogenic properties that even at low doses, may reduce a person’s risk of developing basal cell skin cancer. This study that came out of Iceland showed an association, not causation, so further studies will be needed, but this is an interesting and promising research pursuit. The post Metformin Could Reduce Risk Of Basal Cell Carcinoma appeared first on Satya Sarasota Dermatology ..read more