Bacteria: Not all bad

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The word bacteria never conjures a warm fuzzy feeling. Indeed, bacteria is responsible for soured milk, strep throat and even deadly internal infections. But, when it comes to our skin, research has shown that bacteria plays an increasingly important role in protection. Normally, there are millions of micro-organisms growing on the skin, and just the…

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Your Skin Cancer IQ

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Who doesn’t love our sun, surf and sand? Southern California wouldn’t be what it is without its perfect climate. But, too much sun exposure can increase our risk for skin cancer. Skin cancer is now the most common type of cancer, more common than all other cancers combined. At least 1 in 5 people will…

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Are Chemical Sunscreens Safe?

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Don’t get me wrong. Many chemicals are harmful to both your skin and your overall health, but classifying all chemicals as “unsafe” isn’t scientific. Clearly water, chemically depicted as H2O, isn’t the all-evil of your skin regimen. And the same applies to most sunscreens. Just because “chemicals” may serve as their active ingredients doesn’t categorically…

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Mohs Surgery in Beverly Hills

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There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Whether you lay out at the beach or tan indoors, you are at risk. Sun exposure is the greatest risk factor for nonmelanoma skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and for the most dangerous form of skin cancer: malignant melanoma. According…

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Snack your way to Sun Protection

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Sure, you slather sunscreen from head-to-toe at the beach and are known for your monstrous sun hat. But, external protection from damaging UV rays might not be enough under our intense so-Cal rays. It turns out that certain foods can also boost sun protection from the inside-out. Here are our favorites. Tomatoes These fresh summer…

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