skin-health

Dr. Malafa (plastic surgeon) talks about skincare for the summer. Dr. Malafa explains the best ways to protect our skin, how to choose a sunscreen and how to prevent sun exposure to a child.

As a parent in summer, we hope that kids spend a lot more time outside but these activities can also lead to itchy, irritated skin. Dr. Allie Grither discusses common summertime rashes for kids and what you can do to identify and prevent them.

Skin care isn’t just for grown-ups: Parents also need to be aware of their children’s skin health needs — and signs that they might need to enlist a medical professional’s help. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD will discuss the basics of caring for children’s skin, as well as common skin issues like eczema and signs that it might be time to schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician.

Dr. Krista Carle discusses common skin lesions and diseases such as moles, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, and others.

Krista Carle discusses 11 ways that you can try to reduce and minimize premature skin aging.

Stephanie Kronberg RN, APRN, CPNP discusses the importance of keeping your children's skin safe and protected all year round.

Dr. Gina Weir outlines the 3 main types of skin cancer, the early warning signs, and preventative measures to take to prevent skin cancer from developing.

Dr. Bowen discusses the surrounding causes, symptoms, and skincare treatments of Eczema.

Winter weather and indoor heat do a number on your skin. Dr. Johanna D'Agostino, plastic surgeon at UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mechanicsburg, discusses winter skin care.

When does a skin imperfection require a trip to the doctor?

Dr. Nila Novotny, Otolaryngologist at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, discusses lumps, bumps, moles and when it time to seek treatment.

When Summer finally arrives, you may want to spend all your time outdoors. However, keeping your skin healthy and safe during the summer months is crucial. One way to do this is applying sunscreen. However, with so many options it can be a challenge to figure out which one is best for you.

Neelam Vashi, MD, discusses the importance of sunscreen, when and how much you should use, and picking the right SPF for you.

Keith D. Mortman, MD, FACS, FCCP, discusses hyperhidrosis, a condition often referred to as excessive sweating. The impact it can have on someone's quality of life is often negative and can limit their social life or career. Dr. Mortman shares details about the minimally invasive surgical treatment that can immediately and permanently cure the condition for the majority of patients.

According to The American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In fact, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the US each year than all other cancers combined. The number of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades.

The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer, or catch it early so that it can be treated effectively.

In this segment, Dr. Emily Newsom, board certified dermatologist, shares important information on how to check your body for skin cancer and the best ways to prevent it in the first place.

There's so much to do and enjoy outside and in nature, however, there are some tride and true safety tips to make your outdoor fun safe and enjoyable!

You never know when you'll have a medical emergency, but you always know that you can go to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

In this segment, Seth Sushinsky, MD an emergency medicine physician, shares his best advice for actively enjoying the outdoors, with out having to put an end to the fun because of an injury and possibly end up in the emergency room.

In the US alone, more than 2 million Americans will be diagnosed in 2010 with nonmelanoma skin cancer, and 68,130 will be diagnosed with melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society.

Fortunately, skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma) are rare in children. When melanomas occur, they usually arise from pigmented nevi (moles) that are large (diameter greater than 6 mm), asymmetric, with irregular borders and coloration. Bleeding, itching, and a lump under the skin are other signs of cancerous change. If a child has had radiation treatment for cancer, moles in the radiated area are at increased risk of becoming cancerous.

In this segment, Carrie Coughlin, MD, Washington University pediatric dermatologist at St. Louis Children's Hospital, discusses nevi (moles) and melanoma in children and when to refer to a specialist.