Summertime, and it’s time we talk sunscreen. As a dermatologist, this is something I discuss with my patients all the time. If you’ve been in the office, I’m sure you’ve heard me say that using sunscreen of at least SPF 30 everyday—rain or shine, summer or winter—is extremely important. About UVA/UVB rays The sunlight that […]
Medical Dermatology
Skin Disorders: Awareness is the First Step
Cancer Survivors In June, many disorders affecting the skin have designated days or even devote the entire month to educating the public and fighting the disorders. Many even have created world-wide efforts to bring awareness and debunk myths and stigmas. Here is a summary of skin disorders highlighted this month. Acne Awareness June is National […]
Melanoma Monday
The first Monday of May is Melanoma Monday, designed to raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma, which is an aggressive form of skin cancer which often develops from an existing mole. If left untreated, melanoma can spread rapidly to other areas of the body. Did you know that melanoma: is the most deadly form […]
4 Tips for avoiding dry winter hands
As our cold, winter weather drags on, you might be finding your hands getting drier and drier. A major cause is the lower humidity outside coupled with the dry inside heated air. Patients often complain about cracking, irritation, redness, and even scaling and bleeding. But, this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are four tips […]
Controlling that Dreaded Acne
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, or red bumps, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. There are a few main factors that can contribute to acne: excess oil production; pores that get clogged by oil and/or dead skin cells; bacteria on the skin; excess hormonal […]
Head to Toe Skin Check
Oh, that must just be a bump from acne, right? At least, that is what one of my patients thought. That is until I had to tell him he actually had skin cancer. Since there aren’t any obvious symptoms in its early stages, skin cancer often goes unnoticed. But, if left untreated, it can have […]
National Acne Awareness Month
June is National Acne Awareness Month. Often dismissed as a condition of adolescence, acne is much more than that. It is a medical condition that most often can be addressed with the correct treatments and medications. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S, and […]
May is Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that melanoma skin cancer is a common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and is treatable, but only if detected early. Preventing Skin Cancer Here are a few ways to prevent skin cancer: Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. […]
Do you know about Sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas, tiny clumps of inflammatory cells, in different areas of the body. When the immune system goes into overdrive and too many of these clumps form, they can interfere with an organ’s structure and function. If left unchecked, chronic inflammation can lead to fibrosis, which […]
Why Go to a Dermatologist
As a dermatologist, I am a board-certified medical doctor specializing in treating conditions and diseases of the skin, hair and nails. There is no other doctor who is as knowledgeable about your skin concerns. Dermatologists go through extensive medical training, including medical school, completing a dermatology residency, and taking the comprehensive boards to become a […]