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Aug 2, 2016
2 min

Tomatoes can help protect your skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation

We're all exposed to a certain degree of ultraviolet (UV) radiation daily, whether that's from outdoor sun exposure or from UV radiation...

Can your diet fight skin aging and help protect against sun damage? Yes it can.

Rajani Katta MD

Jul 25, 2016
3 min

Can your diet fight skin aging and help protect against sun damage? Yes it can.

Are there foods that can help protect against sun damage? Absolutely. I've performed skin exams on thousands of patients, and one...

This is why I don't recommend "natural" skin care products

Rajani Katta MD

Jul 7, 2016
4 min

This is why I don't recommend "natural" skin care products

I've noticed a definite trend in the last five years. More and more of my patients with sensitive skin and eczema are reporting that...

Foods to avoid when you're dealing with acne: sugar and refined carbohydrates top the list

Rajani Katta MD

Jun 8, 2016
3 min

Foods to avoid when you're dealing with acne: sugar and refined carbohydrates top the list

What kind of foods do you think about when you think about foods that are bad for your skin? With acne, many people focus on fried,...

Does your wedding ring make you itch? It might be a nickel allergy, and here's what you can do.

Rajani Katta MD

Apr 27, 2016
4 min

Does your wedding ring make you itch? It might be a nickel allergy, and here's what you can do.

Even wedding rings can trigger allergic reactions When you start to develop a red, itchy patch right underneath your wedding ring, it's...

Forget Raw - Your Food Needs To Be Alive!

Rajani Katta MD

Apr 18, 2016
3 min

Forget Raw - Your Food Needs To Be Alive!

Your food may not need to be raw, but some of it definitely needs to be alive. No, I'm not talking about some strange throwback...

Do You Color Your Hair? This Is What You Need To Know About Hair Dye Allergy.

Rajani Katta MD

Mar 30, 2016
3 min

Do You Color Your Hair? This Is What You Need To Know About Hair Dye Allergy.

I'm seeing more and more patients who've become allergic to their hair dye. Many of these patients haven't been able to identify the...

Choosing the Right Sunblock Means More Than Just Looking At The SPF Factor

Rajani Katta MD

Mar 26, 2016
2 min

Choosing the Right Sunblock Means More Than Just Looking At The SPF Factor

"What kind of sunblock should I use?" This is a question that I'm often asked. To start with, choosing the right sunblock means more than...

Sun Protection Is About More Than Just Using Sunblock

Rajani Katta MD

Mar 26, 2016
2 min

Sun Protection Is About More Than Just Using Sunblock

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America. The number of cases of skin cancer is higher than that of breast cancer, colon cancer,...

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HEALTHIER SKIN WITH FOOD, SKINCARE, AND LIFESTYLE

Tomatoes can help protect your skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation

Can your diet fight skin aging and help protect against sun damage? Yes it can.

This is why I don't recommend "natural" skin care products

Foods to avoid when you're dealing with acne: sugar and refined carbohydrates top the list

Does your wedding ring make you itch? It might be a nickel allergy, and here's what you can do.

Forget Raw - Your Food Needs To Be Alive!

Do You Color Your Hair? This Is What You Need To Know About Hair Dye Allergy.

Choosing the Right Sunblock Means More Than Just Looking At The SPF Factor

Sun Protection Is About More Than Just Using Sunblock