Actinic chelitis is sun damage of the lips that is consistent with pre-cancer. Patients with actinic chelitis have dry, non-healing cracked lips with a subtle white discoloration. While the condition itself is not dangerous, it is serious as it increases the risk for skin cancer. Signs of actinic cheilitis include: […]
Read MoreResearch on Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) And Skin Cancer In a clinical trial, people who took two pills a day of Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 available as a nutritional supplement, had a 23 percent lower risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer than those who took placebo pills. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=450aJ2_j9kE Medical Breakthrough […]
Read MoreAbout Sunscreen Let’s talk sunscreen and SPF. SPF stands for “sun protection factor.” Sunscreen labels have an SPF number. The higher the number, the better the protection, but not in a linear fashion, so that from SPF 15-30 there is a substantial increase in UV protection, but increases rather slowly […]
Read MoreTired of us dermatologists nagging you about sunscreen use? We know! We know! To be honest, Dr. Kormeili was tired of nagging patients about it too. So, what if taking care of your skin in the sun was fun – and a little flirty? Learn more about sun safety and […]
Read MoreSkin Cancer Awareness May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Kormeili was honored to guest post for mAss Kickers Foundation. mAss Kickers is a nonprofit that empowers survivors (and their friends/family) with knowledge, a fighting attitude, and a supportive community. Eric Galvez, the Founder and CEO, asked Dr. Kormeili for her […]
Read MoreAre you looking for safe tanning options? Sorry to disappoint you but there is no such thing as a safe tan according to Dr. Kormeili, Santa Monica dermatologist. We realize this may bring up some questions and concerns so let’s discuss. Safe Tanning Beds “Are tanning beds safe?” The answer […]
Read More
