Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the L'Oréal Research & Innovation Center in Clark, New Jersey, at the invitation of the SkinCeuticals Medical Affairs team. I was joined by several colleagues in dermatology and plastic surgery, including Dr. Jared Jagdeo, Dr. Kachiu Lee, Dr. Amanda Doyle, Dr. David Shafer, and Dr. Jennifer [...]
Sun Protection for Runners: A Dermatologist's Guide Why Runners Need a Different Approach to Sun Protection Running outdoors, especially for long distances, exposes the skin to a different type of UV exposure than a typical day outside. Sustained sweat can break down sunscreen protection, while constant movement means the product may be wiped away by [...]
The Case for a Good Sun Hat Why a Hat Does What Sunscreen Cannot The scalp, part line, ears, and back of the neck are some of the most commonly missed areas when applying sunscreen. They are also common places where dermatologists see sun damage and skin cancer develop later. A wide-brim hat helps address [...]
Why Sunglasses Are a Skin Care Essential Sunglasses Are Not Just an Accessory The skin around the eyes is some of the thinnest and most delicate on the body, which makes it especially vulnerable to sun damage. UV exposure in this area contributes to: Fine lines and crow's feet from years of squinting in bright [...]
Non-Sunscreen Ways to Protect Your Skin This Summer Sunscreen Is Not the Only Layer That Counts Sunscreen gets most of the attention in summer skin care conversations, but it is only one piece of a much bigger picture. UPF, or Ultraviolet Protection Factor, clothing and accessories provide a layer of protection that does not wear [...]
Blisters 101: How to Prevent, Treat, and Heal Them Fast Why Blisters Form A blister is the skin's response to repeated friction. When skin rubs against a shoe, sock, or another surface over and over, the top layers separate and fluid collects in the gap to cushion the area underneath. This creates the fluid-filled bubble [...]
Sun Protection for Babies and Little Ones: A Dermatologist's Guide Why the First Few Years Matter So Much A huge share of a person's lifetime UV exposure happens before age 18, and childhood sunburns, especially blistering ones, meaningfully raise melanoma risk later in life. Baby skin is also just different: thinner, with a less developed [...]
What Saddle Sores Actually Are "Saddle sores" is a general term for several different skin concerns that can develop in the saddle area during cycling, and they are not all the same problem: Friction irritation: Raw, chafed skin caused by repeated rubbing against a saddle or cycling shorts Folliculitis: Inflamed and sometimes pus-filled bumps around [...]
UV Exposure Does Not Take a Season Off One of the most common misconceptions among runners is that sun protection is only a summer concern. UV rays reach the skin year-round, and certain conditions, such as sunlight reflecting off snow in winter or thinner cloud cover at higher altitudes, can increase exposure outside the peak [...]
Recovery Is Not Just for Muscles Rest days, hydration, and stretching get most of the attention after a race or a demanding training block, but the skin goes through its own version of recovery. Hours of sweat, sun exposure, chafing, and friction can leave the skin more reactive than usual. It may become more prone [...]
