Epiphany Dermatology

4 Lifestyle Habits That Can Permanently Damage Your Skin

Have you ever seen someone with undeniably great skin? Maybe you’ve even thought, “I wish I was lucky enough to have such a flawless complexion.” Although heredity certainly plays a role in skin condition, great skin takes diligence and discipline. And even a few bad habits can keep that beautiful complexion out of reach. 1. Obesity We often hear about obesity leading to heart disease, but we sometimes forget that it also negatively affects our ...

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How to Treat A Sunburn: 4 Tricks For Soothing Sunburn Relief

You’re enjoying the outdoors and staying in the water (because we all know that’s the only way to stay cool in the summer heat!) but before you know it, you’ve burned. Maybe you missed an area when you applied your sunscreen. Maybe you didn’t reapply like you know you should. Or perhaps you forgot sun protection altogether. No matter the reason you’re sporting a sunburn, the right treatment can relieve your discomfort and even reverse some ...

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These 4 Weird Skin Issues Probably Aren’t What You Think

We’re all guilty of checking WebMD for our symptoms, but that can quickly lead to trouble. Most of us botch our diagnosis, either thinking we’re doomed or dismissing the issue as less significant than it is. Other times we brush off obvious symptoms entirely. When we hear about skin cancer, we think, “It’s never going to happen to me!” And although it’s true we shouldn’t always jump to the worst conclusion, we need to be aware eno...

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?

With Melanoma Monday right around the corner, this infographic from the American Academy of Dermatology is a timely reminder. The back is the most common site for Melanoma, and it’s important to ask a friend or family member for help with preventing and detecting melanoma on your back. Check out these very helpful tips for melanoma prevention and detection, and if you notice any changing spots on your back, be sure to schedule an appointment w...

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[VIDEO] Skin Cancer Awareness: Who’s Got Your Back?

Think applying sunscreen to your back is easy? The American Academy of Dermatology used a UV camera to show how much skin people really miss when applying their own sunscreen. Check out the video below and remember: friends don’t let friends apply sunscreen to their own backs! Source: American Academy of Dermatology R. Todd Plott, MDDr. R. Todd Plott is a board-certified dermatologist in Coppell, Keller, and Saginaw, TX. His specialization an...

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4 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Skin Cancer

We’ve all heard that melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it bears repeating. This year alone, nearly 10,000 people have died because of it. Despite its prevalence, some of us tend to slough off obvious skin cancer symptoms. However, these lesser known skin cancer facts can save your life by signaling cancer early enough for treatment. 1. Skin Cancer Can Look Like Anything If you have an unknown bump on your skin, it could be cancer. Mo...

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How to Protect Your Skin From Winter Sun Damage

Unless we’re hitting the slopes, most of us don’t think about sun protection in the winter months. After all, we’re not usually outside for extended periods of time and we’re covered up when we are. Who gets burned when it’s cold outside? Actually, quite a few of us. A Sunburn in the Winter? Winter is a dangerous time for sun damage, but most of these sunburns go unnoticed because they are often subtle. In the heat of the summer, a sunburn ...

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What to Expect From A Yearly Skin Exam

“A yearly skin exam? Doesn’t that seem like a little much?” you (or likely, your husband) may protest. It’s not an uncommon reaction; too often people put off this visit hoping their skin issues will disappear on their own. However, dermatologists highly recommend an annual visit for a number of reasons. Here’s why a yearly skin exam is so important and what you can expect during your visit. Why Do I Need An Exam Every Year? Visiting your d...

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Your Guide to Skin Cancer Treatment Options

You just found out you have skin cancer. …Now what? Take some comfort in knowing it’s not just you. In fact, over the course of a lifetime, one in five Americans develop skin cancer. In the U.S. alone, 5 million people seek skin cancer treatment annually. As it compares to other cancers, more new cases of skin cancer arise each year than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer instances combined. But despite these overwhelming facts, you ha...

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