Apr 27 2009
Posted by Dr. Farady under Skin Cancer,Skin Care
SkinSense Apr 2009: Even Dermatologists Get Skin Cancer
I have just survived my first skin cancer surgery this past week (as a patient) and am feeling particularly inspired to write about sun damage!
I think we all know by now that the sun is bad for our skin. Sun damage (also called “photodamage”) accounts for 90% of the changes we associate with aging skin: coarse wrinkles, brown spots, loss of elasticity, leathery texture, dullness, roughness, sallowness, easy bruising/fragility, and the development of skin cancers. What about the other 10%? That’s due to having too many birthdays! “Intrinsic aging” causes gradual thinning and fine lines. I will often tell patients to compare the skin on their rear ends to the skin on their faces. The difference is sun exposure! Continue Reading »
Hello! My name is Katherine Farady, MD. I am a board certified dermatologist with 20 years of experience in the field. I enjoy helping my patients understand their unique skin care issues and which products or procedures make sense for them. Safety and efficacy are my top priority.Thank you for visiting! Come back often for more information on your skin.
