by Dane Fritts | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
In June of 2021, an independent company tested numerous sunscreens for a chemical called benzene. Benzene is not supposed to be in sunscreen, it is a contaminant and a potential carcinogen. Several aerosolized sprays and gels tested were found to contain trace amounts...
by Dane Fritts | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Knowing and catching a skin cancer in the early stages can be the difference. The skin Cancer Foundation gives you an overview of the major types of skin cancers and precancers. If you see anything new, changing, or unusual please book an appointment ASAP....
by Dane Fritts | Sep 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Two main sunscreen ingredients—oxybenzone and retinyl palmate—are frequent targets of claims of carcinogenicity or the formation of cancer. More and more often, our clients and patients ask us if sunscreen can cause cancer. The answer is a definitive NO, but recent...
by Dane Fritts | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Don’t like what you see in the magnifying mirror? If your pores appear too large, there are many ways to reduce their size or minimize their appearance. CausesTwo of the most common causes of enlarged pores are oily skin and sun damage. Oily skin increases the...
by Dane Fritts | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
In one of the great ironies of life, nothing looks so healthy as a nice even tan; however, tanning is one of the most dangerous things you can do to your skin. The dermatologists and skin care experts at Davie Dermatology and The Med Spa cannot make this point...
by Dane Fritts | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Who should get yearly skin exams, why you need them, and what to expect You use sunscreen whenever you’re outside. You stay out of the sun during peak hours. You have perfect sun “hygiene,” so do you really need to see a dermatologist for a yearly skin exam? The...
