Medical Center helps Capitol crews stay safe in the sun
5/23/17
The gift is the latest of several the Department of Dermatology has made in recent years to help with sun protection efforts across central Pennsylvania.
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The Medical Minute: Clearing up common myths about psoriasis
8/25/16
Psoriasis is a misunderstood disease, often kept under wraps by sufferers who want to hide their skin lesions. This week, Dr. Sara Ferguson, a dermatologist at Penn State Medical Group in State College, separates fact from myth about psoriasis and the various treatment options.
The Medical Minute: Good sun protection comes in many forms
5/5/16
Just as most people know there is no such thing as safe smoking, there is also no such thing as safe sunbathing or tanning. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause more than just a sunburn or tan – it can lead to everything from wrinkles to skin cancer.
Dermatology researchers to develop smartphone application for prescriptions
1/6/16
Dr. Joslyn Kirby, associate professor of dermatology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, has received a Grant for Learning and Change from the American Academy of Dermatology and Pfizer to develop a smartphone application to help primary care physicians prescribe corticosteroids.
Review does not support monthly lab testing for oral isotretinoin use for acne
12/2/15
Monthly laboratory testing for all patients who are using standard doses of the acne medication isotretinoin may not be needed, according to a study by Penn State Hershey’s Dr. Joslyn Kirby, published online today in JAMA Dermatology.
Miller to serve as dermatology department chair at Penn State Hershey
5/5/14
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical center has named Dr. Jeffrey J. Miller to chair the Department of Dermatology. He will assume his new role effective July 1. Miller currently serves as associate dean for academic affairs, as well as vice chair and professor of dermatology at Penn State Hershey.
Penn State Hershey to hold free skin cancer screening on May 17
4/30/14
As part of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, Penn State Hershey will offer a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 17.
The Medical Minute: Safe fun in the sun with skin protection
7/3/12
The times of sunbathing and sunburns should be over. However, with all the sunscreen products on the market and numerous news articles about the questionable safety of these products, it can be hard to know what to use and how.
The FDA just recently made new rules to help consumers select and use sunscreens appropriately. You will start seeing labels with a skin cancer and skin aging alert, such as "Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging." If the product does not have a broad spectrum coverage of both UVA and UVB rays and has low SPF from 2 to 14, it will have to alert you that "This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging." Water resistance claims on the product's front label must tell you how much time a user can expect to get the declared SPF level of protection while swimming or sweating.
The Medical Minute: No such thing as a 'safe' tan
5/25/12
In the United States, one person dies of melanoma every hour. Incidence of melanoma continues to rise in young adults -- particularly among female adolescents and young adults -- because they are much more likely to use UV tanning beds.
Tips to avoid skin damage
5/2/12
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. People of all races get skin cancer. Here are some tips for sun safety.
Healthy skin made in the shade
4/18/12
Join the Penn State Hershey Department of Dermatology on Saturday, May 5 in the University Physician Center, Suite 100 and learn about "Healthy Skin Made in the Shade." The day's events include a free skin cancer screening, games and entertainment, and a "March of the Umbrellas," an event for all ages to promote the prevention of skin cancer.
Donation of 50 umbrellas part of ongoing Sun Protection Project
5/11/11
Visitors to Hershey Gardens now have access to some extra shade thanks to the Department of Dermatology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The department's Community Advisory Board recently presented 50 sun umbrellas to representatives of Hershey Gardens. The umbrellas have specially treated fabric that protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays, forming a virtually impenetrable barrier to the sun.
The Medical Minute: The worry with warts
8/4/10
Common warts are harmless skin lesions that are usually found on the hands or soles of the feet, the latter referred to as plantar warts. Warts have a fleshy and hard feel to them, can be associated with skin thickening, and often are described as having a cauliflower-like appearance. Warts, especially plantar warts and those developing near fingernails are sometimes painful. Plantar warts are also slow to spontaneously heal and can be more difficult to treat.
The Medical Minute: An important time to think about protecting skin
6/16/09
The onset of summer and increased outdoor recreation is a good time to think about how we should protect our skin from the sun. One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. With summer here, it is crucial to be aware of your risk factors, the symptoms of skin cancer and appropriate ways to protect your skin from overexposure to the sun, according to The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
The Medical Minute: Be sun smart -- protect and examine your skin
6/3/08
As summer approaches, we all look forward to spending more time outside. Although the media continues to inform us about the rising incidence and danger of skin cancer, the lure of beach vacations, poolside activities and outdoor play is hard to resist. With awareness of sun protection and a sensible approach to sun exposure, it is certainly possible to have an enjoyable outdoor summer season without compromising your health, according to the latest edition of The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.