Botox injections smooth out lines and wrinkles in your face by relaxing the muscles. Botox is actually a brand name for the botulinum toxin type A, which is produced from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three other brands available alongside Botox, but our local dermatologists only use Botox due to the fact that it’s the…
Which Sunscreens Contain Benzene?
At the end of May 2021, Valisure released a report that they found benzene, a known carcinogen that can cause leukemia, in a number of sunscreens and after-sun care products from major brands. Valisure is an independent lab based in Connecticut that does consumer watchdog testing for many medications. The Valisure reports of which sunscreens…
How to Prevent Mascne
With mask-wearing being the new normal, mascne is on the rise and a common problem many people face today. Although wearing a face mask is essential to stay healthy, it can be challenging to keep your skin clear. At Summit Dermatology, we want to share our tips on treating mascne and how to keep your…
The ABCDE’s of Melanoma
Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer because it can spread to other parts of the body and cause death. It is very important to find melanoma early and have it removed so that the chance for spread is very low. Performing skin self exams will help you catch it quicker and get…
How Long Does Botox Last?
Botox Cosmetic ® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is the most widely recognized brand-name product among several available injectable medications used for reduction of wrinkles. Botox is most often used between the eyebrows to reduce the effect of a scowl in forming wrinkles in this area. Other common areas of use are for wrinkles across the forehead, squint lines at…
How to Get Rid of Back Acne
Most people think acne is something that you can get on the face, but a lot of us know that is not the only place. Many of us have some degree of acne on our neck, shoulders, chest, or back. If your acne is severe enough in these areas to leave behind scars or long-lasting…
What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?
Many people often wonder, “what does skin cancer look like?” It can be difficult to know when to be concerned about a new spot on the skin. As we get older, new spots appear more and more over time. The vast majority of these are harmless, however it is easy to miss a new…
Summer Skin Care
With summer finally upon us, it is a good time to revisit proper sun protection practices. We at Summit Dermatology have created a list of recommendations for sun protection and proper sunscreen use to keep your skin healthy in our high altitude and sunny climate in Colorado Springs.
Dry Skin
January 8th is National Winter Skin Relief Day. In Colorado, we face very dry winter conditions that can be hard on our skin. National Winter Skin Relief Day is a reminder for us to pay attention to what we can do to protect our skin so we can avoid dry skin problems.