Here Comes the Sun By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Spring is in full bloom in Mexico, and we are already getting a hint of the sweltering dog days of summer that lie ahead. The scorching sun may be a welcome visitor after a year of covid-19 lockdowns and cold, winter nights, but with the advent of the summer season, your skin demands
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS While at least 85 percent of Mexicans are aware that exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer, less than 11 percent use sunscreen on a regular basis, according to the Mexican Dermatology Foundation (FMD). “That number is significantly lower than the comparable figure in other developed parts of the world,” said FMD president Rossana Janina
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world – more common than breast cancer and more common than prostate cancer – affecting at least 2.5 million people worldwide and 1.5 million Mexicans annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, one in every five Mexicans will develop skin cancer in their
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS When it comes to fighting off the signs of premature aging, most dermatologists will simply read the standard riot act about following a twice-daily cleansing routine, packing on the moisturizers, eating a healthy diet, steering clear of tobacco and heavy alcohol consumption and – most importantly – applying plenty of sunscreen every day. But not Isela Méndez, an
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