Posts Tagged ‘dermatology’
Free ‘Skin Check’ screenings at Rhode Island Beaches – starts TODAY
If you and your family missed it last year, this year be sure to stand in line and make a plan to have your skin check-ed. Between Friday and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks…
Read MoreFree ‘Skin Check’ screenings available at select Rhode Island beaches
Between Friday and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on five dates. “Along with seeking shade and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, getting a skin check is…
Read MoreYour Skin and Coronavirus Protections
By Dr. Ellen Frankel, dermatologist and pediatrician It is important to take steps to protect the transmission of coronavirus. In addition to social distancing, the wearing of masks and gloves and frequent hand washing can affect your skin. We discussed tips for mask wearing (see the link to my previous story, at the end of…
Read MoreSkin Care and Face Masks – Dermatologist Dr. Ellen Frankel
by Dr. Ellen Frankel, RI Skin Docs/Rejuvaderm MediSpa Skin Care Recommendations for Face Mask Wearers Facial skin can become irritated when wearing a mask for long hours, no matter if it is a medical grade mask or just a mask crafted out of a bandana or scarf. Any of these protective coverings can leave skin…
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