“Baby it’s cold outside”…How to take care of your winter skin.

Dr Marie Jhin, a dermatologist in San Francisco Bay Area discusses skin protection.

Spring is almost here, just a few more weeks of winter fun. Even a cloudy and snowy day can damage your skin if it is not protected. Up to 80 percent of the sun's rays can pass through clouds and reflect off the snow.

Sunscreen is essential for a healthy body and to protect and maintain healthy skin. Sunscreen works by reflecting ultraviolet rays off your skin. Some people come back from a winter ski or beach vacation with skin damaged from sun exposure. Remember to cover-up by wearing protective clothing, as well as generously applying a water-resistant sunscreen. You should reapply at least every two hours. Also, seek shade where possible and use extra caution near water, snow and sand.  Sunscreen helps not only reduce skin damage, but also can also reduce the development of wrinkles and skin cancer.

There are many different types of sunscreen. Pick your preference and keep your skin safe!

Please call our office if you need any other sunscreen recommendations or would like to set up an appointment for help in keeping your skin healthier. 

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BRIGHTEN UP THESE LAST FEW WEEKS OF WINTER

 

Turn your home into a serene escape from the midwinter blues by picking up fresh flowers or playing your favorite music from days gone by. Before bed, soften winter-roughened hands and feet with a rich lotion that will make them soft while you sleep. Take advantage of your blank calendar pages and schedule a month's worth of appointments centered only on you including your trainer, hair stylist and masseur. Stress plays a huge part in the health of the skin. Create a peaceful surrounding and you may just notice your skin looks brighter and more healthy.

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If you’d like more information on sunscreen options, or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Robert, our Patient Mananger. He can be reached at info@premier-dermatology.com or 415-371-8600 (SF office) /650-551-9700 (Pennisula office)

The Black Swan: Skin Gone Wrong…

Dr Marie Jhin, a dermatologist in San Francisco Bay Area discusses skin excoriations.

I saw the movie Black Swan recently and found it interesting on many levels. Though taken to the most extreme degree, one of the issues depicted in the film is a disorder called Neurotic Excoriation. There are certain skin disorders that can lead to or be the result of stress or anxiety. 

Neurotic Excoriation is a result of compulsive picking and scratching of ones skin to the point of damage, which can be permanent. This disorder is normally found on the back of the neck, lower arms and legs, shoulders and face. Skin picking can be anything from poking, prodding, squeezing, tearing or scratching the skin surface. Patients often report the sensation of something crawling or growing on their skin or a feeling there is something underneath or poking from the surface. Anyone is susceptible to this disorder, but it is commonly found in females, ages 30 to 40. When a person has the uncontrollable urge to scratch and/or pick at their skin, they can then be faced with the reality of overcoming this disorder. Though Neurotic Excoriation is underreported, it is serious and can be treated in a variety of ways.Two percent of patients who visit their dermatologist report to having this problem. In our office, we see this in young women who pick their acne on the face or body. This variation of the disorder is known as Acne Excoriee or "pickers acne" and can lead to severe scarring. If you've ever felt or noticed that picking your skin is or has become a habit, please reach out to us.

If you’d like more information on Skincare Treatment options, or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Robert, our Patient Mananger. He can be reached at info@premier-dermatology.com or 415-371-8600 (SF office) /650-551-9700 (Pennisula office)