Treatments for Looking Younger and Caring for Skin

The skin is our body’s largest organ and it is subject to the natural aging process. Known as intrinsic aging, the natural aging process is continuous and normally begins during the mid-20s. Intrinsic aging is controlled by the genes which we inherit. The second type of aging or extrinsic aging is caused by environmental factors.… Read More

Key Enzyme Repairs Sun-Damaged DNA

Humans lack a key enzyme found in many animals and plants that reverses severe sun damage. For the first time, researchers have witnessed how this enzyme works at the atomic level to repair sun-damaged DNA. Scientists were able to observe the enzyme, called photolyase, inject a single electron and proton into an injured strand of… Read More

How to Apply Sunscreen

Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, it is not as effective unless it’s applied correctly. Follow these tips from dermatologists when applying sunscreen: Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water resistant, and provides broad-spectrum coverage, which means it protects you… Read More

Sunscreen Q&A

Dr. Larry Jaeger is the medical director of Advanced Dermatology of New York and specializes in the area of Medical, Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology.… Read More