Summer Sun

Mercedes Medical is located in sunny Sarasota, FL. As summer is fast approaching the subject of tanning has been a topic of discussion. Is the cosmetic look of a tan worth the risk of UV damage to your skin? According to the Skin Care Foundation 63% of people say they are not more attracted to someone who is tan. For those of us who like the golden glow look there are a lot of alternative tanning methods. I have done the mystic (spray) tan. It looked great and lasted about 7 days. I have also tried moisturizing lotions that are supposed to gradually tan you. The lotions also worked, not as tan as I would like, but it did add a hint of color. I have not tried self tanners since I was in high school but hear the self tanners are much more advanced and do not leave you orange. Even with these options tanning is still on the rise, especially among young women.

If you are into technical explanations: “the sun's UV rays damage the DNA of the skin's epidermal cells, triggering enzymes that race to repair the damage. However, these enzymes do not always repair the DNA successfully, and all this unrepaired damage can lead to mutations that increase the risk of skin cancer. Also, repeated unprotected sun exposure can cause photoaging – wrinkles, sagging skin, and spots associated with sun damage.” (www.skincancer.org)

In layman's terms: use sunscreen, you may not be tan, but you will look younger longer!

Although the debate of tanning will not be solved in one blog I hope we have shed a little light - not UV rays onto the subject.

We would love to hear of some tanning alternatives or your feelings on tanning. Post away!

dog days

Today our dog friendly office has been in full swing. Calli is a little pom/maltese mix. She is only 9 weeks old and she made her first office appearance today. Lucy and Scooby, both Boxers, were in accounting and my two girls, Misty and Phoebe, were here today in marketing. Having a dog friendly office has its rewards. Dogs lower your blood pressure and add a small amount of break time to say hello and pet them. They generally lift our moods. I know my dogs love coming to work. They know which days they come and follow me around all morning until the final arrival at Mercedes Medical doors. Today in between potty breaks I have been working on spreading the word on our NEW slide marking pens. Item # KEP KPPEN, and only $30 for a box of 12! We have gotten rave reviews from our histology labs that have tried them. They have a more durable tip which a lot of techs prefer to our thinner pens. We also have been promoting our 20 count slide folders. We have a great price on item # CAS 9000. At $2.99 each or a case of 72 for $179 it is a no brainer. Here are the big perked up ears telling me it is time for another potty break. Don't forget to check out Mercedes Medical at www.MercedesMedical.com for our other great offers and prize giveaways!

We have a blog!

My name is Sara and I work in the marketing department of Mercedes Medical. I will be updating this blog most of the time. I have created this mandible chat to create an open forum on medical supplies. Like Best Buy says - You've got questions, We've got answers. I know, not original, but that is the main purpose, to inform. Our customers and friends have medical supply, lab, histology, mohs, dermatology and vet supply questions and so we will try to answer them. I will also be posting new product information, some daily information on what happens at Mercedes Medical and anything else you would like to hear about. You will probably also get the occasional update on my dogs and other random but insightful thoughts. So here we go!