Dermatology After Dark
I am Going Bald
I am going through some major hair loss right now and each time I shower and brush my hair I feel like this lady below, seriously though! My baby is now almost four months old and I am currently going through a type of hair loss called Telogen Effluvium. I was hoping I would not…
50 Shades of Red
April is Rosacea Awareness Month, which is fitting since spring can be considered “rosacea season” due to the weather changes causing many to flare this time of year. Rosacea is more common than you may realize and can often be misdiagnosed as Acne. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a fairly chronic inflammatory disorder of the…
Melanoma Does Not Always Play Fair
Post written by: Lindsey Smart Smith, PA-C Most melanomas I see look funky and problematic before a biopsy is ever done. However, recently I had another scary case that took me by surprise and served as a reminder that melanoma does not always play by the rules. I had a patient come in to see…
Should you rub that fruit on your face?
Post written by: Carrie Jackman, PA-C No, don’t rub the fruit on your face. I’ve seen several posts and articles about the benefits of certain foods and about applying them topically on your face to get the benefits of these ingredients. Why don’t I agree with this? I’ll tell you, and I’ll start with a…
Vitamin C: For Younger, Brighter Skin
Vitamin C really can make your skin look younger and brighter. While vitamin C is most commonly thought of as a citrusy supplement that boosts the immune system, there are several more benefits to this vitamin. When applied topically vitamin C is a powerful addition to an anti-aging skincare regimen. Vitamin C is an essential…
Science and Not Blowing the Lid on the Cancer and Sunscreen “Myth”
Every now and again an article will appear in print or on the Internet discussing the dangers of sunscreen or claiming that the sun and skin cancer link has been debunked. I recently re-read an article online that stated, “Scientists blew the lid on cancer and the sunscreen myth”. Reading it made me grin, as…
Do You Have Rosacea? Botox!
Post written by: Shawn Gibbs, PA-C Treat Rosacea with Botox: Rosacea is an extremely common and frequently frustrating skin condition. For all those that suffer from the redness and flushing that accompanies rosacea, also called erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, a novel and impressively effective therapy are again in the news, Botox. In a recent study published in…
Taking Care of Your Skin with Topical Retinoids
There are a few simple recommendations and practices that should be included in any basic skin care regimen. Appropriate moisturization and exfoliation, protection from harmful UV radiation, and avoiding the significant damage caused by harsh toxins such as those found in cigarette smoke are a few such recommendations. And certainly, in patients with lighter skin…
Photoaging
Aging is a complex and progressive process, and it is inevitable. One of the easiest and most effective things you can do to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful for longer is to protect it from the sun. Or more specifically, from the spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) radiation which can be either from the…
The Stuff That Lives On Us!
A diverse collection of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other bugs live on the human skin. In fact, in our bodies, microbial cells are reported to outnumber our own 10 to 1. This group of resident flora and fauna makes up what we refer to as the “microbiome”, and it’s no secret that these little…
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