As summer officially arrives in the Lowcountry and families spend more time outdoors, cumulative exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can heighten a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. Recognizing […]
Dermatology
Plants that Heal
As the summer sun begins to heat up in South Carolina and humidity rolls in from the coast, expanses of green plants begin to crawl out of hiding – and […]
Photoaging is Caused by Too Much Sun
It’s impossible to hide from the sun, especially when there are multiple benefits to being outdoors, including encouraging movement, boosting mood and reducing stress. Unfortunately, however, sun damage is a […]
The Truth About Sunshine and Skin Cancer
Two things excite South Carolinians each year as winter finally begins to yield to the warmer temperatures of spring: seed catalogs and fun in the sun. However, too much of […]
Don’t Let Winter Get the Best of Your Skin
Each winter, people suffer with cracked lips, face wrinkles, itchiness and the feeling of an almost dusty dryness. Left untreated, these symptoms of dry skin can create problems that go […]
How to Avoid Maskne
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have been an integral part of the strategy to slow the transmission rate of the novel coronavirus. From hospital grade surgical […]
Top 5 Aesthetic Services
In the beauty industry, aesthetics represents a philosophy that refers directly to health and appearance utilizing a variety of techniques which allow clients to be proactive in their choice of […]
Summer Skin Issues
Summer is a great time to be outdoors in South Carolina. Whether you love hanging out at the beach, trekking along mountain trails, sailing, swimming, boating or kayaking – or […]
Dr. Kimberly Maino of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston
Dr. Kimberly Maino would be the first to tell you that family is important. In fact, in 2019, she relocated to the Charleston area with her husband, daughter and family […]
How to Treat Acne
Painful, unsightly blemishes on the face and body are something that most people associate with the teenage years. After all, the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 85% of people ages 12 through 24 experience at least minor acne. Sure, it can be a drag to have a pimple pop up the night before an […]
Differences of Sunscreen
It’s summertime and, rightly so, a top medical concern is sunburn. As you walk into any grocery store or pharmacy, you are met with large displays of sunscreen and aloe vera gel. Which SPF is best? Is it water-proof, hypoallergenic or dermatologist approved? Should you get the spray or lotion? What do all the ingredients […]
July: National UV Safety Month
Ahh, July; prime time for cookouts, sandy beaches and everything quintessentially outdoors. Prime time as well for skin damage if you’re not careful, so it’s no surprise that July is also National UV Safety Month. There’s a lot more science to UV exposure than a simple reminder to smear some sunscreen on because the sun […]