Anne Marie Mahoney, MD, our new associate, has arrived! She has just completed a 1-year fellowship in cosmetic dermatology with Drs. Robert and Margaret Weiss, dear friends of mine as well as some of the most respected dermatologists in the
The Significance of Beards Throughout History
Walk down any street and chances are you’ll spot at least one man with a beard. Facial hair is in right now, whether it’s a subtle five o’clock shadow, a goatee, a full Duck Dynasty beard or some other variation.
Vitamin D Advice, Spring/Summer 2016 Newsletter
All humans need a good level of vitamin D for bone and other organ health. The source of vitamin D, how much vitamin D we need, and the potential benefits from vitamin D have, at times, been controversial. The
Ask Dr. Rosen: Exercise & Leg Veins, Spring/Summer 2016 Newsletter
Each consultation with a new patient is an opportunity for patients to get answers to their questions…ones that have been at the back of their minds…and at the front & back of their legs…for years. One question I commonly get
Mosquito Sprays – Safety and Efficacy, Spring/Summer 2016 Newsletter
As we look forward to the approaching warmer weather and all the upcoming summer fun, it’s also important to remain aware of one of our least favorite aspects of summer, the mosquito. In the United States, most mosquito bites are
Spring and Summer Rashes: Common Characteristics of the Most Common Seasonal Rashes
As the warmer weather comes, many of us will want to enjoy it to make up the most of our sun exposure and warmer months in the Chicagoland area. Here are some common characteristics of the most common seasonal rashes.
Hair Loss (Alopecia), Spring/Summer 2016 Newsletter
While there are many causes of alopecia the most common by far are hormonal (male/female or androgenetic alopecia). Male/female androgenetic alopecia is extremely common and appears to be due to an increased sensitivity of the hair follicle to testosterone (male