Skin Care

​During hot summer months, sunburns, skin damage, and possible skin cancers can be painful and the effects long-lasting. Here, Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the George Washington University Medical Faculty…
As summer heat hits its peak, more people are headed out to the beach or the pool to bask in the sun. Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, verifies with WUSA9 whether or not going above an SPF 30 is really…
Moisturizers won't be a cure-all for severe cases of psoriasis, the chronic, inflammatory skin condition.
If you take a peek online, you'll find lots of people sharing tips about just how often to reapply sunscreen. Many claim that you should reapply every two hours when you're out in the sun.
Did you know that a third of Americans don't know how to correctly apply sunscreen? Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, breaks down the most effective way of applying sunscreen.
Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, discusses the importance of applying sunscreen with The Weather Channel.
Warmer temperatures are now bringing crowds to the beach. Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, reminds us of the importance of applying sunscreen.
As vaccinated Americans start to take off their face coverings in public, some are turning to a different type of mask at home in the hopes of achieving better-looking skin.
Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, discusses with Fox 5 DC what ingredients individuals should look out for when purchasing sunscreen products, what the best sunscreens are to purchase,…
Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, explains the anatomical and age-related changes that occur over time.