Comments on: First Time at the Dermatologist — Learning About Skin Cancer and More

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:31:36 +0000

It’s a common misconception that sunscreen is not required in winters. Although summers are an absolute no-no without sunscreens, it is equally important in winters, when the sun is closer to the Earth and rays are stronger. Exposing your skin to UV rays at any point of time is not a very logical. In countries with higher altitude, the UV rays even reflect off the snow causing the same damage. This can make you more vulnerable to developing brown spots, fine lines and wrinkles. It is therefore essential to be protected at all times and dermatologists recommend a year-round sunscreen use.

By: Your Official Music Festival Fashion and Beauty Checklist | Afrobella

Your Official Music Festival Fashion and Beauty Checklist | Afrobella — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:24:16 +0000

[...] sun will be beating down on you for HOURS. Festivals are the time to overdo it on the sunscreen. As Dr. Brooke Jackson let me know – skin cancer and sun damage do not discriminate. Slather on that broad spectrum protection and don’t be afraid to go for a high SPF. Lately I’ve [...]

By: The Skincare Skinny: Great Skincare Blogs « Zaggora

The Skincare Skinny: Great Skincare Blogs « Zaggora — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:11:46 +0000

[...] has a really informative, must-read post about the importance of visiting the dermatologist. Having healthy skin isn’t just about the [...]

By: Bridgette

Bridgette — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:25:26 +0000

Thanks for posting this! I’ve been thinking about going to a dermatologist because of an increase of moles. Now I know that I have to.

By: glamazini

glamazini — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:01:10 +0000

Great post. I’ve been meaning to find a dermatologist for some time now, even got recs last year and never went. All the women in my family get moles that grow as we age and I want to get mine removed {they’ve gone crazy with pregnancy} and just establish a relationship so I look as good as my mom and her sisters when I get to their age.

By: Pets

Pets — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:25:58 +0000

Good that you are being proactive about skin and any underlining health issues it may reveal. Thanks for this important post.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:54:45 +0000

Wow, this was so helpful. A little lightbulb went off. I have used a facial moisturizer(purpose or cetaphil) with spf since I was an adolescent up until recently because my skin changed and it is combination/oily now. I kept switching up moisturizer’s to find one that felt less greasy and I should have been looking for a moisturizer with suncreen that is a gel like consistency instead of creamy all this time. Thank you!

By: 2bnatural

2bnatural — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:29:04 +0000

That is my biggest concern, finding a Derm that is reputable and knowledgeable about darker skin. I want to see one but am nervous about mistreatment. It’s not like you can cover your face if there is a mishap. It’s your face!
Once I do more research on Derms in the area, it should calm my fears. Anyone know any good ones in NC

By: Doctor Cris

Doctor Cris — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:48:18 +0000

A very informative post. Skin cancer screening is very important for everyone especially when you grow older. Skin can change and leave us open to a host of skin issues. Thanks for reminding us that we need to take care of our skin—as our skin helps take care of us.

By: Maven

Maven — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:35:16 +0000

This is a great, and important post. Dr. Jackson’s candor is definitely needed for this type of topic. I have been considering a dermatologist and fortunately I’m in Chicago. I will definitely look into her. Thanks much.