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Risk taking is deep-rooted in the blueprint of man. From Henry Ford to Warren Buffett, risk takers throughout history have stepped in the face of danger or risked big, to win big. The gender gap when it comes to willingness to live on the edge cannot be denied. According to a 2010 study published in […]
Dermatology
Acne: When is it time to see a Dermatologist?
Acne is synonymous with hormonal teenagers; but in reality, it affects 60 million Americans – with 20% of those sufferers being adults. Acne is not necessarily a “phase” one grows out of. In fact, sometimes it pops up without warning in adulthood. Have you exhausted both time and money on over-the-counter or drugstore treatments, creams, […]
A Guide to Skin Cancer
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and if we could share one message, it is this — skin cancer is more common than you think. Fortunately, skin cancer is treatable if detected early. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. Each year, doctors diagnose over 3 million Americans with […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask During Your Dermatology Appointment
By Rachel Frederickson, PA-C Preparing a few key questions for your next dermatology appointment can maximize your time and provide you with some useful education and skin care tips. Here are the top 5 questions to ask your dermatology provider: What do you think of this changing mole? Your dermatologist wants to know if you […]
Do I Still Need to Protect My Skin in the Winter
It doesn’t take an expert to tell you that colder winter weather can be brutal on your skin. You can feel the effects for yourself when the air loses moisture and the lack of humidity causes evaporation of the water in your skin. Winter’s the time when skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis tend […]
How the Change of Season Can Affect Your Skin
For many, the change in season is something welcomed with open arms; from fireside gatherings in the frosty, winter months to sun-soaked beach days in the Spring. For others, this change in climate and weather can wreak havoc on their skin. During the frigid, winter months we tend to spend much of our time indoors. […]
Could an Allergy Be Causing Your Rashes? (Rachel Frederickson, PA-C)
Do you have a persistent rash or an unpredictable rash that goes away and then returns? If you are suffering from an unusual rash that doesn’t completely respond to treatment, you may have contact dermatitis. This rash can occur anywhere on the body and may involve swollen, dry, itchy, red patches and sometimes small blisters […]
