Here is a great episode from Dr. Schultz on DermTV.com today.  What causes adult acne in females?  Dr. Schultz explains that there has been a significant rise in adult acne in women which is terrible news for women across the board.  Don’t worry though, Dr. Schultz goes on to explain that pollution, makeup that is too heavy, and stresses add to the rise in adult acne.  Lesson learned, wash, exfoliate and tone.

be sure to watch HERE

Dr. Schultz’s tip and episode for the week of July 4th.  The tip is great and something Dr. Schultz commonly recommends to his patients: choose the sunscreen that you like the most in the 15-30 SPF range.  SPF 15 offers 88% protection from the sun's burning UVB rays; SPF 30 offers 95% protection; SPF 60 offers 99% protection; and, no sunscreen offers 100% protection.  So, choose the one that you like and will remember to reapply (no need for the goopy SPF 75).  Also, since everyone will be busy attending barbeques and other July 4th festivities, the www.DermTV.com episode is on how to treat insect bites.  Hope you enjoy!

In today’s episode, Dr. Schultz points out s few very important (and a little bit shocking) statistics surrounding melanoma.  Melanoma is the only preventable cancer that has seen a rise in deaths.  Approximately 9,000 Americans will die this year from melanoma, which Dr. Schultz accurately describes as unnecessary.  Make sure to have your annual skin cancer screening!  Follow the link to see this weeks DermTV episode

It's not just about wrinkles: Color & Texture

When you ask a person if they're happy with their skin, and they say no, and then you ask them why, they'll most likely respond that they don't like their lines and wrinkles. But it's not just about wrinkles! In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz explains what you should look out for when you're examining your own skin and trying to figure out how to improve it.

Click HERE to See Dr. Schultz's update

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month

If you can spot a skin cancer, then you can spot a killer. The reality is, however, it's difficult for most people to identify one on themselves. This is because the transition from mole to pre-cancerous growth to cancer is very gradual (it takes many months to many years), and since you live with it, it's very hard to notice the gradual change (you remember how it looked yesterday, not the year before). The good news is, however, that your dermatologist can spot a suspicious growth. So in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, see a dermatologist for a possibly life saving skin cancer screening exam. And visit AAD.org to find a FREE skin cancer screening near you.

Does waxing cause to grow finer?

How to treat under breast rashes and infections

Skin Cancer Self Examinations

How to Properly Wash your hands

We know the only safe sun is the fake sun, but what happens when the fake tan goes bad?!  Learn how to fix a botched tan in this DermTV.com episode, How to Fix a Bad Fake Tan.  You can also tune in this week for How to Remove Warts and Lip Balm Acne.  Don’t forget to tune in to the next live episode of DermTV.com next Thursday, April 29th at 12pm EST (www.dermtv.com/live).

We all use sunscreen, but are we using enough?  Find out how sunscreen you should use on your face in Dr. Schultz’s tip of the week!   

Dr. Schultz’s Tip of the Week:  How Much Sunscreen to Use on Your Face
As it warms up outside, but not quite enough to spend time at the beach, and thus you're still only applying sunscreen on your face and hands, how much do you need? Using too much can be uncomfortable and "goopy," and did you know that not using enough can cut the delivered SPF by the square root of the stated SPF (e.g., a 15 becomes a 4, a 50 becomes a 7)? It's simple: for traditional sunscreens use an amount equal to the size of a nickel, and for chem-free sunblocks, use an amount equal to a pea!

Catch up on last week's episodes:
•    Can You Use Retin-A and Antioxidants
•    Living With Acne
•    What Are Warts

At it again, Dr. Schultz has an amazing tip this week that I had to share with you.  Check it out to learn why changing up your shampoo is beneficial (regardless of what the man in your life says!). 

And a quick reminder that DermTV Live with Dr. Schultz airs tonight at 7pm EST, featuring a live Q&A session with the wonderful dermatologist.  Simply visit the site www.dermtv.com/live for a live broadcast.  You can also visit the site now to set a reminder (I know that I had to!).

Tip of the Week -- Preventing Shampoo Fatigue:
Everyone has a favorite shampoo because of the way it leaves their hair feeling, looking, or smelling. But if you use the same shampoo every time, after a while, it just stops working. Somehow, the scalp and hair get "used" to the same shampoo and the scalp starts to itch or flake and the shampoo may leaves hair limp. And this even happens whether you shampoo every day or just once a week. It's a good thing that preventing shampoo fatigue is simple! Just use a different shampoo at least every fourth or fifth hair wash and your favorite shampoo will be as efficacious as you expect it to be!

Catch up on DermTV.com’s latest episodes:

This Week's Episodes
-    Mon - Can You Use Facial Creams Around Your Eyes
-    Wed - Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a Chicken Skin) + DermTV Live @ 7PM EST
-    Fri - Treating Hair Iron Burns
Last Week's Episodes
-    When Are Cold Sores Contagious
-    Instruments Used in Minor Dermatological Procedures

Here’s the latest from Dr. Schultz on DermTV.com.  Acne is an extremely common skin issue, but what happens when you visit the dermatologist to treat it?  Take a look at today’s DermTV.com episode, Instruments Used in Office Acne Treatments to get a behind-the-scenes look at what in-office acne treatments entail.  Wonder why you can’t shake dry soles regardless of how much you moisturize?  Tune in to Wednesday’s episode where Dr. Schultz reveals all.  Traveling into forbidden territory, Friday’s episode is devoted to hair loss treatments for men. 

Did you know that you can actually get wrinkles while you sleep?  Dr. Schultz shares a little anti-aging secret to prevent pesky nighttime wrinkles.
Dr. Schultz’s Tip of the Week: Silk Pillowcases Prevent Wrinkles

As we've mentioned before, sleeping on your side can actually cause wrinkles (from your face being pushed against your pillowcase and the creasing that thus occurs, night after night). If you can't avoid sleeping on your side, then spring for some silk pillowcases that can prevent friction between your face and your pillowcases and enable your face to slide as you sleep. If, on the other hand, you sleep on your back, then consider yourself lucky!

 Dr. Schultz’s Tip of the Week:  Love Thy Skin Care Products

My fifth irrefutable rule of skin care states: Find products you love...so that you'll actually use them!  Considering the unlimited number of skin care product choices available, there's no reason you can't find products that fit your lifestyle and that you also love.  It's precisely for this reason that I recommend, for example, a sunscreen with an SPF of between 15 and 30 instead of a higher one.  A higher SPF, while providing slightly more protection makes the sunscreen much thicker which studies have shown makes people less likely to use them.  I'd rather recommend a product that a patient will love and therefore use than one that's a little more efficacious but won't be applied.  So find products that you actually enjoy using instead of ending up with a medicine cabinet full of hope.

Didn’t have a chance to check out the latest episodes on DermTV.com?  Visit the links below to catch up!

Episodes from January 11th:

How to Treat Dry Skin and Itchy Skin in the Winter
Are At-Home LED Skin Care Devices Effective
Vitamins for Your Hair and Nails
Waiting for Test Results
Prevent Dry Skin and Itchy Skin by Using Less Soap