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Some people think their dandruff is caused by their scalp being too dry. They try to deal with this by not washing their hair with shampoo, or wash it less often, believing that washing worsens the problem. This is not true. Dandruff differs from a dry scalp in that it usually gets better when you shampoo more frequently (with the right shampoos).

A significant number of people with dandruff find it improves as they get older.

It is estimated that about 50% of people in Western Europe and North America suffer from dandruff.

Dandruff is more common in men than in women, and in people with oily skin.

Some studies have suggested that diets that are too salty, sugary or spicy and accompanied by excessive alcohol may exacerbate dandruff.

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A Death by Suntan at Age 26

For years, Glenna Kohl pursued a tan, both in the sun and in tanning beds – which new research shows are far deadlier than once thought. By 22, she was battling the most lethal form of skin cancer.

“A person’s melanoma risk rises 75 percent if he or she started using a tanning bed before age 30.”

When the weather warms up and you spend more time outdoors, don’t forget to cover up or use sunscreen.

ColoreScience Pro has great alternatives to creams, using a mineral base to keep damaging rays from your skin… and it looks good too!

Primers and serums, foundations, colore, setting mists and most importantly, sun protection are all available both in our office and on the ColoreScience website.

Tanning Bill Update

In response to the bill restricting the tanning bed industry in Utah, a large number of tanning salons have sent out emails requesting that their customers write to the Governor and demand a veto. They claim that the legislature has been “guilted” into passing this by the sob stories of a few unlucky melanoma patients among other false claims. This is simply outrageous.

In consultation with the sponsors of the bill, it seems likely that Governor Herbert will recognize this misinformation for what it is. Nonetheless, if you want to help assure we make it all the way through and get signed into law, please contact the Governor and let him know your thoughts.

http://governor.utah.gov/goca/form_comment.html

Utah State Capitol Complex
350 North State Street, Suite 200
PO Box 142220
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220

801-538-1000; 800-705-2464

Dr. Young asks as many as possible to contact the governors office on this issue. You don’t need to write much, just make your support of SB 41 loud and clear.

Congressional Report Exposes Tanning Industry’s Misleading Messaging to Teens – SkinCancer.org

We strongly discourage the use of indoor tanning beds. Unfortunately tanning salons are not discouraging teens, but encouraging them to continue tanning. Read for more details.

The Utah House of Representatives just passed a controversial bill concerning youths and indoor tanning beds. Read more about it in the Salt Lake Tribune here.

Should minors be banned from using tanning beds? Is there really a health risk from tanning? Are tanning beds any worse than tanning in the sun? Get the facts from Rocky Mountain Dermatology, where your skin is our primary concern.

The Valley Channel here in Logan did a few spotlights on Rocky Mountain Dermatology.

Recommended article from Dr. Young:

“Compression can promote healing with the blood flow, so there are a lot of benefits to them from a therapy standpoint.”

The Salt Lake Tribune: Compression tights going the distance

Happy Valentines Day from your friends at Rocky Mountain Dermatology!

Don’t forget to come join RMD in one week for a family friendly taste of Mardi Gras. From 12-2 on Fat Tuesday (Feb 21), join us for great food catered by Cabin Fever Cafe, fun music and maybe even brave a bit of alligator.