Author Archives: Busayo Obayan

About Busayo Obayan

Busayo is a Boston University medical student who has completed her third year of studies and is now pursuing her Masters in Public Health at Boston University. She is originally from Lagos, Nigeria and has spent time traveling with her family and living in Altanta GA, Washington D.C., and Detroit, Michigan. She is interested in primary care and dermatology. Her research interests are in healthy policy, skin cancer prevention, and advocating for legislation to decrease the incidence of melanoma. In supporting her goals, she recently published an article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology concerning nationwide regulation of underage tanning. She enjoys traveling, a great book, and spending time with friends and family.

New Dictionary!

Be sure to check out the DermTerms dictionary under the “Get Educated” section!

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Hair Care On A Budget

How to have healthy hair on a budget- which expensive products to avoid and which affordable products to use. Continue reading

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Skin scanners

You may have seen them around, those gray or white sci-fi looking boxes that show what kind of sun damage you could have. Wonder no more! The secrets of that mysterious machine are unraveled. Continue reading

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To tan or not to tan?

As the winter season draws nearer, people everywhere are renewing tanning memberships. But before you go after that sun-kissed glow by visiting a tanning booth, remember that research has linked tanning bed use to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as to an increased risk of melanoma. Continue reading

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