By Bianka Soria-Olmos, D.O., Medical Advisor for Digital HealthBurns are common during the hot summer days because the sun and its UV rays are a common source of sunburn that can develop quickly on exposed skin that is not protected by clothes or sun...
By Emma PignatoAs your family travels to the beach this summer, remember to include health and safety measures to ensure you and your children have the best vacation possible. Sunscreen often comes to mind, however, there are some other precautions t...
Hello, friends!
Summer is nearly here! Let's quickly hit some of the most common questions I get around this time of year - about sunscreen, DEET, and life jackets.
1. Sunscreen:
Use it! Even on a cloudy, not-very-hot day! 80% of the sun's ...
School is out for summer! This means playing outside, swimming and enjoying the warm, sunny weather. Of course, you know what’s coming next - don’t forget to wear sunscreen!
With the warmer weather, it’s time to go outside with your kids.
In our area, MayFest is this weekend! But before you go out, be sure to pull out the sunscreen as you head out for the fun!
Here are a few things to remember:
1. We recommend s...
Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer – the most common form of cancer in the United States.
Skin cancer is a serious problem in the United States. Did you know this information from the Skin Cancer Foundation?
One in five American...
I know that my patients and readers are the best parents in the world following all the recommended safety precautions and the American Academy of Pediatric advice on every topic.
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Let’s face it, we aren’t exactly used to the winter in Texas. Sure it’s cold, but one day it could be 30 degrees and the next day, it’s 70. So sometimes we forget the importance of taking care of our children’s skin during the coldest months of the y...
Sunscreen should definitely be applied to your children this summer, just don’t use a spray.That’s the advice from the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports. The FDA has launched an investigation into the potential risks of spray sunscree...