Category Archives: Sun Damage
Research Shows Daily Use of a Facial Sunscreen Over One-Year Significantly Improved Premature Aging of the Skin
Study by: Randhawa, Manpreet PhD; Wang, Steven MD; Leyden, James J. MD; Cula, Gabriela O. PhD; Pagnoni, Alessandra MD; Southall, Michael D. PhD BACKGROUND: Sunscreens are…
Skin Cancer Foundation: A form of Vitamin B3 may reduce skin cancer
Australian researchers recently released a study abstract revealing that Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, significantly reduces the incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancers among people…
Free Cancer Screening Weekend
Dr. Zimmet’s team attended the Skin Cancer Screening Day clinic this past Saturday at the South Austin Tennis Center. We were able to screen over…
BBC News Report: A quarter of your skin cells may lead to cancer
BBC News reported more than a quarter of a middle-aged person’s skin may have already made the first steps towards cancer, a study suggests. Analysis…
New Reports: Many Americans Not Protecting Their Skin As Much As They Should
See the patterns of sunscreen use on the face and other exposed skin among US adults report by the Journal of the American Academy of…
It is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Have You Been Checked?
With 3.5 million cases in over two million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately,…
What does Dermatology Treat?
What does Dermatology Treat? With advancements in technology, a number of innovative and effective dermatology treatments are available today to address a variety of medical…
Dr. Zimmet Offers Triple Protection for Your Skin
Zimmet Vein & Dermatology is a well-known practice in Austin, TX, led by eminent cosmetic dermatologist and vein specialist, Dr. Steven Zimmet. Dr. Zimmet and…
Photodynamic Therapy Vs. Cryotherapy For Skin Cancer
PDT is Better to Clear Actinic Keratoses (Skin Cancer) Photodynamic therapy (PDT) appears to better clear actinic keratoses (AK) at three months after treatment than…
Chemical Peels Overview
Modern life is stressful, and one of the first places where the stress shows up is your face. Combined with the rising pollution, this stress…
