Vaccinations and Health
Posted December 4, 2019Flu season is here and our office patient evaluation questionnaire includes questions about vaccination history, specifically flu and shingles. We’ve found that many patients don’t receive their ...
Itching
Posted November 1, 2019Itching, that annoying, sometimes persistent problem can actually be a very complicated symptom. When accompanied by a rash, the problem is usually a bit easier to diagnose but itching without a ...
Rejuvenate with Superficial Skin Peels
Posted October 9, 2019In our September newsletter, we discussed the importance of the skin barrier’s acid mantle protective layer and how excessive and or harsh cleansing agents may be. This can cause dry, flaky, sensitive ...
Skin Care: Sometimes Less is More
Posted September 5, 2019Sensitive, dry, flaky skin is common, particularly in mature individuals. These findings are signs of a disrupted skin barrier. Skin barrier dysfunction also appears to play a role in certain conditions ...
Don’t get burned from drinking too much alcohol!
Posted August 1, 2019There is research that has demonstrated an increased risk of developing melanoma in people who regularly drink alcohol. While the mechanism for this isn’t clear, alcohol consumption increases an individual’s ...
What’s that dark spot that suddenly appeared on my forearm!?
Posted July 2, 2019Solar purpura (SP) aka, senile purpura, actinic purpura are flat, purple marks that develop suddenly, typically on the hands and forearms of elderly people. While scary looking, they are nothing more ...
Sunscreen Safety Update
Posted June 5, 2019There is growing concern regarding potential adverse health and environmental impact of certain chemicals in sunscreens, oxybenzone in particular. In addition, a small pilot study published in the Journal ...
Actinic keratoses, sensitive scaly red spots, are precancerous and shouldn’t be ignored!
Posted May 1, 2019In a previous blog (September 2014) we discussed Actinic Keratoses (AKs) as an indicator of sun damage and a precursor to skin cancer. Since then, there is more data demonstrating an increased risk ...
Skin Cancer Prevention: Update on Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide)
Posted April 1, 2019We reported on the use of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) for the prevention of non melanoma skin cancer in our June 2015 blog. A recent review article supports the use of vitamin B3 for prevention of non ...
Prevent Wrinkles with Botox and Dysport
Posted March 4, 2019Can regular periodic treatment with medications like Botox and Dysport really prevent wrinkles? Some facial lines, including those on the forehead and around the eyes, are enhanced by repeated facial ...
The Effects of Nail Polish on Toenails
Posted February 4, 2019Winter is the perfect time to give your toenails a break from nail polish. After months of continuous polish, nails can dry out, leaving white rough patches on the surface. While some white patches ...
Biological Treatment for Psoriasis
Posted January 3, 2019Psoriasis has been around since antiquity. In fact, many people throughout history (and in the Bible) described with leprosy may have really had psoriasis. Psoriasis may also affect the joints leading ...