Dermatology After Dark
Skin Cancer Awareness for the Whole Family
Post written by: Lindsey Smart Smith, PA-C Here at Smart Skin Dermatology, we see amazing patients of all ages walk through our doors. While we may have a younger demographic due to our vibrant, growing location, May is a special month that reminds us of the importance of skin health for everyone, especially our loved…
How Does Stress Affect Your Skin? Tips on Managing Stress
Post written by: Shawn Gibbs, PA-C You’ve probably noticed that on the night before an important event, your skin tends to break out. An unexpected pimple here, a rash there, or perhaps an inexplicable itch. There’s a scientific reason behind this phenomenon – it’s called stress. Stress, whether mental or emotional, can manifest itself physically…
Revamp Your Skincare Routine in 2023
This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, may earn us a small commission. Dr. David Smart, MD, and Lindsey Smith, PA-C shared their 2023 skincare resolutions on Instagram at the beginning of January, just in time for New Year’s. But there is never a wrong time to set goals,…
What Is Melanoma? How Can It Be Treated?
Post written by: Dr. Smart It can be very distressing and upsetting when you notice abnormalities on your skin, but it is crucial to be aware of the changes you’re experiencing. Such changes can be potentially cancerous and could seriously threaten your health. However, being cognizant and responsive to changes you may notice on your…
Who Is Most Prone To Rosacea? Is There A Root Cause?
Post written by: Shawn Gibbs, PA-C Some people are blessed with a smooth, flawless complexion while others are more susceptible to specific skin conditions. Unfortunately, a lot of this has to do with genetics, which we have no control over. Do you suspect that you are prone to rosacea? Are you worried that the redness…
Moisturizers, not all are created equal
I think that winter finally decided to show up just in time for the Holidays. And with winter comes lots of dry, cracked skin that can lead to rashes. I have a lot of patients at my Park City clinic that are from the East Coast and they always tell me similar stories, ever since…
Smoother than a Baby’s Bottom
Post written by: Dr. Smart We are all born with skin, the largest organ, and it plays many vital roles. Most importantly it serves as the physical barrier between the outside world and us. It provides protection against harmful UV rays; it prevents water loss, regulates body temperature, and plays a major role in sensory…
The Cosmeceutical
Cosmeceutical is the term currently used among dermatologists to refer to the area between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The FDA defines cosmetics as articles intended to be topically applied for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness without affecting structure or function. Whereas pharmaceuticals are defined as compounds designed to be used as medicinal drugs. As you can imagine the…
Taking Care of Your Skin with Topical Retinoids
There are a few simple recommendations and practices that should be included in any basic skin care regimen. Appropriate moisturization and exfoliation, protection from harmful UV radiation, and avoiding the significant damage caused by harsh toxins such as those found in cigarette smoke are a few such recommendations. And certainly, in patients with lighter skin…
Sunscreen
Do you remember these days, pass the baby oil and cocoa butter! I remember in high school when you laid out as much as possible on vacations so you could come back looking like a bronzed goddess! I wish that I was a little smarter back then and took sunscreen and sun protection more seriously,…
