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Skin Care and Beauty

From sun exposure to aging, everyday factors harm your skin. Discover how to keep it healthy and cancer-free.

Healthy Summer Feet

Heed these tips to keep your feet and toenails healthy.

Protect Yourself in the Sun

Confused about UVA, UVB and SPF? Learn the best ways to protect your skin and stay healthy in the sun.

The Dark Side of Tanning

Tanning damages your skin. Learn safer ways to achieve a healthy glow.

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    Help for Common Skin Problems

    Discover preventive strategies and treatments for age spots, broken vessels and skin tags.

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    How to Catch Skin Cancer Early

    Skin cancer is curable when caught early. Learn how to perform skin self-exams and when to get checkups.

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    Living with Psoriasis

    Do you struggle with red, scaly patches or tiny bumps on your body? Here’s what you need to know.

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    Robert M. Peppercorn

    Robert M. Peppercorn, M.D.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    What causes dark hyperpigmentation in the skin on the knees? And what can be done for this?

    Dark brown coloring of the knees is often also associated with some thickening of the skin. In most patients, it would be due to a condition called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to friction from cloth... continue reading  about  What causes dark hyperpigmentation in the skin on the knees? And what can be done for this?

    Robert M. Peppercorn

    Robert M. Peppercorn, M.D.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I'm in my early 50s and I like the results I've gotten from Botox and fillers. However, my neck looks old and dry, and the skin is starting to sag. Is there anything I can do (short of a neck lift) to improve it?

    The most popular treatment for the sagging skin of the neck is localized tumescent liposuction. After insertion of local anesthesia, small suction instruments are inserted under the skin. These metal cannu... continue reading  about  I'm in my early 50s and I like the results I've gotten from Botox and fillers. However, my neck looks old and dry, and the skin is starting to sag. Is there anything I can do (short of a neck lift) to improve it?

    Robert M. Peppercorn

    Robert M. Peppercorn, M.D.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I have some ugly and large varicose veins on my legs. I've read about laser treatments to remove them, but would like to know how many treatments it takes, does the treatment hurt, and will my insurance cover the procedure?

    I assume from your question that you are referring to the large veins that stick out from the skin surface as raised lumps and not small spider veins. Spider veins are a cosmetic problem and treatment for them ... continue reading  about  I have some ugly and large varicose veins on my legs. I've read about laser treatments to remove them, but would like to know how many treatments it takes, does the treatment hurt, and will my insurance cover the procedure?

    Andrelyn C. Almario

    Andrelyn C. Almario, N.P.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I burned my hand on the oven yesterday, and now the blister has opened up. Is it best to leave the burn uncovered so that it can dry, or should I bandage it?

    A burn that blisters is usually a second-degree burn. This type of burn is treated as a minor burn if the area is not larger than 2 to 3 inches in diameter and not located on the face, hands, feet, genitals, gr... continue reading  about  I burned my hand on the oven yesterday, and now the blister has opened up. Is it best to leave the burn uncovered so that it can dry, or should I bandage it?

    Robert M. Peppercorn

    Robert M. Peppercorn, M.D.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I'm 75 and have keratosis on my face and upper torso. My PCP is sometimes reluctant to take care of them using LN2, since Medicare regards this as cosmetic. Does the wart remover "Freeze Away" work sufficiently or is there a better product?

    Your primary care physician is correct about benign seborrheic keratoses. They are considered by Medicare to be cosmetic unless they are causing irritation such as itching, bleeding, pain or get caught on cloth... continue reading  about  I'm 75 and have keratosis on my face and upper torso. My PCP is sometimes reluctant to take care of them using LN2, since Medicare regards this as cosmetic. Does the wart remover "Freeze Away" work sufficiently or is there a better product?

    Robert M. Peppercorn

    Robert M. Peppercorn, M.D.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I'm a woman in my 20s who gets acne on her back and chest. What is causing this (as I rarely get acne on my face), and what can I do to treat and prevent it?

    It is not unusual for an adult or a teenager to develop acne on the chest and back. However, it is important to be sure that hormonal problems are not the cause of acne in these locations. Although internal hor... continue reading  about  I'm a woman in my 20s who gets acne on her back and chest. What is causing this (as I rarely get acne on my face), and what can I do to treat and prevent it?

    Catherine Lenz

    Catherine Lenz, PA-C

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    What can be done about aging, thinning skin on the arms and legs as we get older? Is there a best ingredient in over-the-counter products? This is happening despite excellent nutrition and otherwise very good health.

    This question undoubtedly is asked by patients every day. Truth be told, there are preventive measures that can slow down the aging process, but sadly there is no way to completely avoid or reverse the aging pr... continue reading  about  What can be done about aging, thinning skin on the arms and legs as we get older? Is there a best ingredient in over-the-counter products? This is happening despite excellent nutrition and otherwise very good health.

    Catherine Lenz

    Catherine Lenz, PA-C

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    Is there any way of removing moles other than surgery?

    Moles appear just about anywhere on the skin. Sometimes a mole may be in an area on the skin that gets irritated from clothing or a hairbrush, or even shaved with a razor. In some cases one may not like the app... continue reading  about  Is there any way of removing moles other than surgery?

    Robert M. Peppercorn

    Robert M. Peppercorn, M.D.

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I just read information about sun protection, noting the ingredients necessary for a good sun screen. I checked the sunscreens I use and see NONE of those ingredients. Can you recommend a product with the best ingredients?

    One does not need to look at the specific ingredients of a sunscreen to determine if it is effective or not. The main issues in choosing a sunscreen are evaluating its sun protection factor (SPF) and whether it... continue reading  about  I just read information about sun protection, noting the ingredients necessary for a good sun screen. I checked the sunscreens I use and see NONE of those ingredients. Can you recommend a product with the best ingredients?

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