Category Archives: Preventive Skin Care

5 Tips for Outdoor Sun Safety

It’s no longer just a good idea to practice outdoor sun safety. It’s mandatory! Be extra careful to practice outdoor sun safety this summer. Skin cancer is on the rise and not likely to fade away from American sun worshipers. However, it’s not necessary to stay inside all summer reading a book. You can still […]

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For Skin That Looks Sweet, Avoid Sugar

It’s that most wonderful time of the year again, where holiday cookies, cups of hot chocolate, and pounds of fruit cake are consumed by all. But that overflow of sugar doesn’t just show up around our bellies. Consuming too much sugar can take a serious toll on your skin too. Healthy skin reflects a healthy […]

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Protect Your Skin From Aging and Cancer

Is your skin giving a false impression of your age? Without protective measures, skin injury can make you look older than your actual years. Sun damage, in particular, paves the way to premature aging and skin cancer. However, you have the power to sustain a youthful glow. Here are seven ways to preserve the health […]

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Indoor Tanning – The Ugly Truth

Has someone told you that indoor tanning is safe because it’s not really like the sun? The truth is that it’s just like sun tanning because your skin is also exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays and that’s what causes most skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who tan […]

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Ways to Zap Summer Skin Damage

Even if you were really careful and used lots of sun screen while outdoors this summer, chances are you still experienced some sun damage. As you put away your swimsuits, shorts and sandals, have you noticed your summertime fun left behind new spots, uneven skin tone or fine lines? Georgia Dermatology Med Spa in Cumming, […]

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Winter Skin – Go Away!

Winter is just about over – Yeah! Signs of spring are in the air as trees begin to bloom, daffodils poke their pretty heads out of their still brown surroundings, and of course the birds are singing away! How about you skin? Is winter skin still lingering on the surface of your face, neck and […]

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“Rules & Tools” – Tips for Better Skin Care

At Georgia Dermatology Center our total purpose and focus is on our patient’s skin. We want your skin to be healthy from head to toe. While we are here if you have a skin problem, we believe it is our duty to keep our patients well informed about how you can prevent having skin issues. […]

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Get That Sun-Kissed Glow Without Sun Exposure

Almost everyone warms to the look of a sun-kissed spring glow. Today’s active man or woman can now achieve the look of a deep tan without hours of baking in the hot sun while maintaining healthy, glowing skin. Recent improvements to self-coloring creams, lotions, or self-tanners help to achieve a gorgeous, natural look without streaks. […]

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Skin Cancer Prevention: 3 Tips

Warmer weather has arrived, which usually means spending more time outside in the sun. It is important to protect your skin from the harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays of the sun. UV radiation is the number one cause of skin cancer. Fortunately, most types of skin cancer are preventable or treatable if detected early. Here are […]

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New Year, New Skin

As another year comes to a close here in Atlanta, Georgia, it’s that time when most of us set some resolutions for 2014. While we won’t begrudge you resolving to spend more time with your family, less time on Twitter, more time at the gym, eating healthier, or generally being a better person, at Georgia […]

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