As temperatures rise, OU Health dermatologists, including Omar Bari, M.D., emphasize the importance of protecting oneself against skin cancer. With over five million diagnoses annually, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, often stemming from abnormal skin cell growth due to UV exposure. Signs such as mole changes, non-healing sores, and persistent spots should prompt action. Prevention strategies encompass sun protection measures like sunscreen, protective clothing, and avoiding tanning beds. Treatment options, tailored to cancer type and stage, range from surgical procedures to targeted drug therapies.
In today’s age of social media influencers and complex skincare regimens, Dr. Nicole Papac advocates for simplicity, especially for adolescents. She emphasizes the importance of seeking advice from trusted sources, like board-certified dermatologists, instead of relying on social media trends that may promote unnecessary or harmful products.
Explore the article in the following link to learn more about Dr. Papac’s philosophy on skincare and how her expertise can help you achieve healthy, radiant skin, no matter your age or skin concerns.
Skincare for Teens: "Skinfluencers" May Be a Bad Influence (tulsakids.com)
Dr. Pamela Allen participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Global Black Economic Forum at the 30th Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. The discussion was on how centering the lives and stories of Black people and underrepresented groups is not only central to advancing good health care but also serves as a key to addressing health disparities and unlocking pathways to addressing systemic illnesses that plague our communities.
Dr. Allen (Left), Kelly Copes-Anderson, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Eli Lilly and Company (Center), Ashanda Saint Jean, MD, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Health Alliance Hospitals and Clinic Associate Profess of OB/GYN at New Yor Medical College (Moderator, right)
Centering Black Patients and Stories in Health Care - Essence | Essence
Below is a pre-recorded message featuring one of our faculty members, Dr. Jeffrey McBride, for people living with eczema sponsored by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER).
Childhood Eczema & Mental Health — Global Parents for Eczema Research