Your safety when caring for your dermatological needs is our top priority. We are happy to announce that we are now set up for virtual telemedicine visits so you can continue to receive care in the safety of your home. 😊
This is our fourth installment in our musical series about skin. This one's a bit of a "stretch".
"I've Got You Under My Skin" is the third installment in our music series on skin. This week, Syd Bakal is performing with guest appearances from our PA Leigh Ruelo's dancing children.
Bakal Dermatology is proud to present the second installment of our music series on skin. For this week, we'd like to share a cover of "Skin (Sarabeth)" by Rascal Flatts, today performed by Mark Deng and Syd Bakal.
Bakal Dermatology is highlighting a series of songs about skin. To kick us off, we'd like to share Lizzo's "My Skin."
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Lizzo - My Skin (Official Video)
Here’s our second installment on sunscreen! Have you ever looked at the ingredients on that bottle of sunscreen in your local pharmacy? Today we’ll talk about what those mean for you.
There are two types of blockers in sunscreen: chemical and physical.
Chemical blockers contain carbon-based compounds such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, and avobenzone which absorb UV rays as they attempt to enter the skin. These sunscreens tend to spread more easily on the skin and are better when swimming. However, chemical blockers are not effective until 20 minutes after application, and re-applications must be more frequent. You would want to apply this indoors in the hour before your outdoor adventure. Something else to note is that the chemicals octinoxate and oxybenzone at high concentrations can be harmful to fish and corals. Sunscreens with these chemicals have been banned in Hawaii.
Physical blockers contain active mineral ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Some pros of physical blockers are that they work immediately upon application to the skin, they cause less stinging and irritation for those with sensitive skin, and they are less likely to clog your pores and cause acne. Physical blockers last longer, but not when wet or sweating. Some brands can leave a white film on your skin or the things that you touch.
At Bakal Dermatology, we hope you enjoy your time outdoors. We encourage all patients, however, to regularly use sunscreen. We are sometimes asked, “What is the best sunscreen?” The best one is the one you will use!
Halloween 2020 at Bakal Dermatology. Welcome to our Zoo!
The new year is always a great reminder to schedule any recommended annual wellness exams.
