CAN SUNSCREEN CAUSE VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY?
Scientists have recently stirred controversy in the media by claiming that sunscreen may actually increase the risk of some medical conditions by decreasing vitamin D production in the skin. Read more...

THE DANGERS OF INDOOR TANNING
“I’m just getting my base tan before summer” is a frequent refrain heard in dermatologists’ offices in defense of a few trips to the tanning bed. This makes as much sense to a dermatologist as smoking a few packs of Virginia Slims before switching to unfiltered Camels. Read more...

FDA approves new broad spectrum sunscreen
The FDA has recently approved a novel sunscreen capable of providing long lasting extensive broad spectrum protection from damaging ultraviolet rays. Anthelios, manufactured by L’Oreal, contains the UVA blocking agent Mexoryl, and has long been available overseas. Many patients in the US have ordered the product from Canada in the past, but should be able to find it at the local pharmacy soon. Mexoryl is unique because it is highly photostable (therefore longer lasting) and provides the most extensive UVA coverage of any available sunblock.

Juvederm: new facial filler available in 2007
The FDA has recently approved Juvederm, a new hyaluronic acid filler, for use in facial lines. The manufacturer purports that Juvederm offers several advantages over the most popular hyaluronc acid filler, Restylane. Juvederm may offer longer-lasting results as well as less painful injections. Look for Juvederm in your dermatologist’s office in January.