Deanna Brown, MD FAAD

09/03/2025

Hand foot mouth disease is going around! Wash your hands!!

With school back in session, the Health Department is seeing a rise in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across Hamilton County.
HFMD is a common childhood illness that spreads rapidly in classrooms and childcare settings.

Symptoms may include painful mouth sores, rash on the hands and feet, fever, and sore throat.

You can help protect your child (and others) by:
•Covering coughs and sneezes
•Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
•Keeping sick children at home until they are fever-free for 24 hours and no longer drooling from mouth sores
•Washing hands often

Let’s work together to keep our schools healthy this year!
More info: Health.HamiltonTN.org | 423-209-8000

08/11/2025

Hey, that's me! 😊 Give it a listen!

Curious about what really happens to your skin as you age? Check out this recent 18to80 Podcast episode with Dr. Brown, Dr. Delaney, and Clint Powell to hear the truth about how your skin changes over time AND what you can do about it! 🎙👩‍⚕️

https://18-to-80-podcast.zencast.website/episodes/dr-deanna-brown-and-dr-emily-delaney-with-4-bridges-dermatology-skin-care-and-aging

06/25/2025

Save the Date -- September 24th 💙

You won't want to miss 's 4th Annual Fall Open House! We're already planning the details for our best event yet...

06/16/2025

"Barbie had 200+ careers… and not one sunburn. coincidence? We think not. 💗

Sunscreen Barbie knows: tans fade, but sun damage is forever. 😎"

Barbie had 200+ careers… and not one sunburn. coincidence? We think not. 💗

Sunscreen Barbie knows: tans fade, but sun damage is forever. 😎

06/14/2025

Sunscreen is not all you need to protect your skin! 🌞

👕 I am a big fan of UPF clothing as a reliable and safe way to shield larger areas of skin from excess UV exposure/damage. Quality fabrics will also keep you cooler, even with long sleeves.

Check out: Coolibar Sun Protective Clothing, Solbari Sun Protection, SwimZip, Cabana Life, Lands' End, Lilly Pulitzer, Athleta

👒 A good sun hat (or two!) is crucial to keep your scalp, ears, neck, and face protected!

Check out: Wallaroo Hat Company, Sunday Afternoons, Tilley Hat Squad

😎 Sunglasses with UV protective lenses help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration as well as skin cancers and wrinkles around your eyes. Good article here: https://www.theeyedoctors.net/eye-care-resources/best-sunglasses-for-uv-protection

Check out: Maui Jim, goodr, Oakley, Ray-Ban

⛱️ Make your own shade with a lightweight tent or umbrella at the beach, pool, lake, or ballfields.

Check out: Neso, Shibumi Shade, SUN NINJA, Handy Goods Beach Umbrella, Old Bahama Bay pop-up tents

NBC News recently posted a great article about UPF clothing and hats with some specific recommendations: https://www.nbcnews.com/select/amp/rcna212695

Questions or other recommendations?? Let me know!

06/07/2025

I grew up in the era of no/minimal sunscreen at the pool or beach... so yes, that means I had more than my fair share of sunburns and sun damage. 😫 I am pleased that my kids' generation is growing up learning the importance of sun protection from a young age! If you are looking for safe and effective options for your babies of all ages, keep reading.

☀The Basics, again: broad-spectrum, SPF 30-50, mineral-based, lotions or sticks preferred, reapply every 2-3 hours.

💦Do your kids love the pool as much as mine do? Remember there is no such thing as "waterproof" sunscreen! The FDA does not allow manufacturers to make this claim. Sunscreens must undergo more testing to be designated as "water-resistant" for either 40 or 80 minutes. If you're swimming or sweating, you need to reapply at the 40 or 80 min mark!

🧽Applying sunscreen on kids can feel like wrestling a greased pig. Try using a large sponge or a Solar Buddies applicator on the body, and a sunscreen stick on the face.

👶Favorite Sunscreens for Babies
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby, lotion or stick: Easy to find in stores and affordable. This was my favorite one for my babies at age 6-18 months.
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby, stick: Water-resistant 80 minutes, made with plant-based ingredients, and approved by the EWG.
Aveeno Continuous Protection sunscreen lotion: Great for sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
Think Sun ThinkBaby: Also on the EWG approved list, and one of the top-recommended baby sunscreens I've seen.

👧Favorite Sunscreens for Kids
Blue Lizard Sunscreen Kids spray, stick, or lotion: Our current go-to for ages 6 and 10 yrs old! Love this mineral spray for reapplication at the pool.
Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids: Also one of our favorites at the beach. Good for sensitive skin and water-resistant.
ThinkKids lotion: This brand is a great go-to!
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids: "Sheer" might be a bit of an exaggeration, but this is still a great water-resistant option in a stick and lotion!

Of course, the baby options are also good for kids, and the kids mineral sunscreens are generally safe for babies, too--so don't feel like you need multiple versions of the same product for your entire crew! Just make sure each kid has their own bottle when you send them off to camp this summer. 😎

06/04/2025

I have "the sunscreen conversation" during at least 85% of my office visits these days! (Not to mention during social conversations away from work! 😅) Since I get asked for updated 2025 recommendations frequently, I'm passing them along to my virtual community too--so now you have no excuse to forgo ! 😎

☀The BASICS:
🧴Broad-spectrum, SPF 30-50 is sufficient; higher numbers (70-100) don't provide much more protection, and may give you a false sense of security such that you forget to reapply. On that note, reapply every 2-3 hours!
🧴Mineral sunscreen is preferred, particularly for those with sensitive skin or certain skin disorders. HOWEVER, many chemical sunscreens are still safe and effective, and can be easier or more pleasant to apply. Avoid octinoxate and oxybenzone ingredients (most manufacturers have eliminated these in recent years).
🧴Use lotions or sticks for the safest and most thorough application. HOWEVER, non-aerosol sprays can be helpful for reapplication!
🧴Don't forget UPF clothing, hats, and sunglasses--more to come on this topic...

☀ "A" Recommendations: these sunscreens are all 100% mineral lotions or sticks.
✅ Blue Lizard Sunscreen Sport (one of the most reliable brands I have found)
✅ Sun Bum Mineral lotion (most SunBum products are chemical-based, so be sure to read the label)
✅ Think Sun ThinkSport lotion: On the EWG approved list
✅ Neutrogena Mineral Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 50 stick (great for reapplying on your neck, hands, chest, and even face)

☀ "B" Recommendations: A couple of good options that bend/break one of my standard rules...
✅ Supergoop Play sunscreen: Seriously one of the easiest sunscreens to apply.
✅ Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance Mineral lotion: Shimmery products are fun to apply! The only downside is the fragrance, which is not ideal for sensitive skin.
✅ La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF60: Another one of my favorites, even though it's chemical. This is the one sunscreen I can get my extended family to apply without complaining.
✅ EltaMD Skin Care AOX Mist: Yes it's a spray, but it's mineral and air-powered instead of aerosol!

Remember, the best sunscreen is the one you will gladly wear and reapply every day! 😎

06/01/2025

Welcome to June! ☀ As we kickoff the summer, I'll be sharing my current product recommendations to keep your skin all year. First up: facial sunscreens!

🧴Don't forget the basics: broad-spectrum, SPF 30-50, lotions or sticks preferred.

🧴I strongly recommend mineral sunscreen on your face. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are less irritating for sensitive skin, particularly if you struggle with eczema or rosacea, and they provide the most thorough protection against sun-induced pigmentation (think: melasma, sun spots).

🧴Tinted sunscreens are a great option on the face.
🩵Tint is created by iron oxides, which protect against discoloration caused by blue light (especially for darker skin tones)
🩵Tints eliminate/reduce the white cast from mineral ingredients
🩵Tinted sunscreen is a great alternative to makeup!

🧴Recommendations:
✅ Pavise Dynamic Age Defense: Great untinted all-in-one product, often preferred by men
✅ Four Bridges Dermatology & Cosmetics Tinted HA Mineral Sunscreen: Our bestseller! Great for sensitive skin and affordably priced!
✅ skinbetter science ToneSmart Compact: Fabulous for every day use, especially as a replacement for your makeup. Easy to reapply!
✅ Revision Skincare Intellishade TruPhysical: All-in-one that feels AMAZING to apply every single day!
✅ La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Fluid Sunscreen: lightweight, matte finish, now available in multiple shades
✅ CeraVe Skincare Hydrating Mineral Tinted Sunscreen: a little heavier, more moisturizing, now available in multiple shades
✅ Supergoop Mineral Matte Screen or Mineral Unseen Sunscreen: My daughter's favorites. Doesn't even feel like you're wearing sunscreen!
✅ Sticks are so easy to apply on the face, especially for kids at the pool or beach! We use Neutrogena Mineral or Blue Lizard Sunscreen.
✅ Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 is the only product I apply LITERALLY every single day. Hydrating, anti-aging, and sunscreen is 🤌.

Questions? Comment below or send me a PM!

05/31/2025

Three years flew by!!! We continue to grow and improve every year. I'm excited for the future! 🎉

05/03/2025

So proud to be part of this team! 💪🏼 Get your skin checked!!

04/11/2025

See you tomorrow!! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤍🩷🎗️

It's not too late to register or donate to the River City Ribbon Run!

https://unite.chiphilanthropy.org/race2025/4BDC

03/30/2025

Happy National Doctors' Day to all of my amazing colleagues! 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Happy Doctors' Day to our founders! 💙

National Doctors' Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the care, expertise, and commitment of physicians across America. This annual observance is a chance to recognize doctors’ vital role in patient care and medical innovation. Behind every life saved and every patient comforted is a physician who gives their all.

Thank you to Dr. Laura Cleary, Dr. Cara Hennings, and Dr. Deanna Brown!