Phone and Video Doctor's Appointments During COVID-19 and Beyond

A lot of things have changed during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but one thing that remains the same is your ability to get the quality health care you need from Denver Health. In response to the continued recommendations from our public health officials to stay at home when possible and practice social distancing, Denver Health has rapidly expanded its telehealth (telemedicine) services, allowing patients to speak with their providers from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

By now most of us are aware that we need to protect our skin from the sun. However, while sunscreen is commonly seen by the pool or at the beach, recent data shows that most American adults do not use it regularly throughout the year, if at all. The confusion is real. Which sunscreen is best? Which sunscreen does not irritate my skin or cause me to break out? Should I use a water-resistant sunscreen, a physical blocker or a chemical blocker? How often should I apply and reapply? Do I needed it if I am indoors all day? Do I need SPF 15 or SPF 100?

I get a lot of questions in the Denver Health Dermatology clinic about brown spots appearing on skin and more importantly how to get rid of them. This is an especially important topic as the weather gets warmer.

First let’s start with explaining why you have them and how can you prevent them and then we will get into how to treat them.

Dehydration Facts: Can You Really Get Dehydrated in Winter?

Anyone who has lived through a Colorado winter comes to know that they need two staples to make it through until spring: lots of lip balm and gallons of moisturizing skin cream. Although Colorado air is dry all year long, it gets a whole lot worse in winter and the effects that has on us are, while mostly annoying, can also have real health consequences.

First, let’s consider why it's so dry here.