Articles by Silvina Pugliese

  • Silvina Pugliese

    About Silvina

    Silvina is a graduate of Dartmouth College and a fourth-year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and raised on Long Island, New York. As a former Psychology major, she is very interested in the patient-provider interaction and in conveying medical information in an accessible fashion. Her research efforts to date have focused on improving patients' quality-of-life. Also interested in preventative medicine, she is currently working with the Melanoma Foundation of New England to curtail the use of indoor tanning among adolescents and young adults. Academically, she is most interested in pediatric dermatology and cutaneous oncology. When she is not working or studying, she can be found running, practicing yoga, writing, or cooking.

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  • Stylish Sun Safety

    By Silvina Pugliese on February 25th, 2010

    Despite your best intentions, chances are that you have overdone it in the sun on at least one occasion. It can be easy to lose track of  time  when you’re engaging in an activity that you truly enjoy. SpaFinder’s “I Will Reflect” bracelet takes the thought out of intentionally limiting your sun exposure. This stylish [...]

  • Your Skin Is In

    By Silvina Pugliese on February 10th, 2010

    Tanning is out – your skin is in! Find out what the Melanoma Foundation of New England is doing to spread the word in high schools and colleges.

  • All About Sunscreen

    By Silvina Pugliese on January 2nd, 2010

    By now, you know that you need to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. How to choose the appropriate sunscreen and how to properly apply it, however, are not as intuitive as you might think! Find out how to shop wisely and lather it on to guarantee optimum sun protection.

  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 with Mexoryl SX

    By Silvina Pugliese on December 31st, 2009

    This moisturizing cream is ideal for daily use – it goes on smooth, is lightweight on your face, effectively hydrates your skin, and defends against photodamage with three synergistic sun-protective powerhouses!

  • Hair: Understanding the Growth Cycle

    By Silvina Pugliese on December 12th, 2009

    Hair is a complex structure with an even more complex growth cycle. In order to understand how hair grows, it is important to understand some basic terminology. Only then will the different phases of hair growth begin to make sense!

  • Strand by Strand: Introduction to Hair

    By Silvina Pugliese on December 11th, 2009

    What is hair’s purpose? What is it made of? Why is some hair curly while other hair is straight? Click here for your crash course to hair essentials, and pick up a few fun trivia facts to impress your friends.

  • Melanoma: The Bare Essentials

    By Silvina Pugliese on November 21st, 2009

    Melanoma is a skin cancer that begins in skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce the pigment that provides your skin’s color. If this process becomes disorganized and unregulated, the result is an abnormal collection of melanocytes, also known as a melanoma. Malignant means that it has the potential to spread to healthy tissues and organs within your body.

  • Nail 911

    By Silvina Pugliese on November 15th, 2009

    The wear-and-tear of everyday activity makes our nails prone to weakening, breaking, and ridging. For those of us with less-than-perfect nails, their visibility can be quite embarrassing. Don’t despair! There are a few, simple steps you can take to solve your common nail complaints.

  • Psoriasis in perspective

    By Silvina Pugliese on October 31st, 2009

    Now 27, Fawn has no recollection of being diagnosed with guttate psoriasis at one and half years of age. We asked Fawn to talk to us in detail about her diagnosis, her thoughts on the different treatment modalities, and what it’s like to be a young female with psoriasis.

  • Skin: A User’s Manual

    By Silvina Pugliese on October 21st, 2009

    The skin is the body’s largest organ and its functional responsibilities are as substantial as its size. What makes up your skin’s structure, and what exactly can it do?

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