Did you know that 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day?

This week, we discuss Tips for Healthy Skin with board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Ashley Sturgeon. Listen as we discuss skin health including the various types of skin cancers, prevention tactics, risk factors, and the importance of early detection. 

Plus, Dr. Ashley unveils tips for healthy skin including skin-nourishing secrets, anti-aging treatments, and how to properly examine your skin for marks, lesions, and tumors.

Let’s journey towards radiant skin and empowered well-being as this episode highlights:

• Skin cancer rates among men and women, ages and skin colors
  
• Preventive strategies and early detection tips
  
• Top-recommended skincare products for effective skin health
  
• Anti-aging treatments like Botox, fillers, and laser therapy
  
• And more
  

Resources:

• Harvard Medical School: Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?
  
• Skin Cancer Foundation: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Warning Signs
  
• AAD: Skin Cancer
  

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About Dr. Ashley Sturgeon: 

Dr. Ashley Sturgeon is a West Texas native who met her husband, a farmer, when she came to Texas Tech to major in Animal Science. She graduated with her MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 2010 and completed her Residency in Dermatology and Fellowship in Mohs Surgery at Texas Tech University. Dr. Sturgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology, a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery, and has been a practicing dermatologist in Lubbock since the completion of her training. She resides in the country with her husband and two sons.