With the start of a new school year it is important to maintain healthy skin, especially for our young athletes who are always on the go. Whether your childs involved in football, cheer, basketball, wrestling, or any other activity, it’s
The Stubbornness of Warts
Warts are one of the most common complaints in the dermatology clinic. They are caused by superficial skin infection by the Human Papillomavirus and are spread through direct contact with an infected person or possibly from objects or surfaces contaminated
Approaching Skin Cancers: Mohs vs. Excision
You had a biopsy that showed skin cancer – now what? While there are many ways to treat skin cancers, two of the most common methods are ‘excisions’ and ‘Mohs surgery.’ Both carefully cut out the skin cancer and have
Snowflakes or Skin flakes?
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and found powdery flakes all over your shoulders? If so, you likely have a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis presents with patches of greasy skin covered in flaky
Signs Your OTC Psoriasis Treatments Aren’t Working Anymore
Psoriasis affects about 3% of the US population and is thought to occur due to an overactive immune system. The underlying causes, however, are unclear. Patients with psoriasis will experience pink to red, raised plaques with overlying scaling. Common areas
Tanning Sprays & Injections: A Fair Girl’s Dream or a Dermatology Nightmare?
Growing up as a Fitzpatrick Skin type 1 was difficult. My mom would lay out in the sun for hours, while I, having inherited my dad’s Irish skin, would instantaneously burn on family vacations if I didn’t put sunblock even
Alopecia – What is it and What Does Treatment Look Like?
Alopecia has gotten more recent media attention due to the Oscars incident. Alopecia is a general term meaning hair loss from the scalp or body. There are many forms of alopecia, and treatment is based on the given subtype. Hair