The evidence that points to the dangers of sun exposure is very clear and continues to mount with new research data. Because medical professionals routinely see how health conditions like skin cancer can ravage a person’s general health and quality of life, it is difficult not to be surprised by the continual popularity of sunbathing…. read more
Rosacea is a common skin condition, and yet it is one that may be misdiagnosed. The reason that this may happen is that rosacea often looks like acne. The most common symptom of this condition is racial redness, usually on the cheeks and across the nose. Furthermore, bumps and pustules may form, looking just like… read more
When we discuss skin cancer, one of the primary messages is that we should all spend time every single month checking our skin. This recommendation is followed up with specific tips for discerning the true nature of growth – benign or potentially cancerous. You know them as the ABCDE’s of skin cancer. Using this acronym… read more
To suffer a wound is an initial trauma that we can often make sense of, after the fact. But when scars remain after said injury, whether from an accident or a surgical procedure, this can feel like a second-slap; an unnecessary and unpleasant after effect that must now be dealt with. Keloid scars, which are… read more
Pinnaplasty is a type of cosmetic plastic surgery. Commonly referred to as otoplasty, this procedure can correct protrusion, as well as folding over, or lopping off the ears. As such, it may be considered valuable to adults who wish to make the appearance of their ears less prominent. But is adulthood the best timing for… read more
Matters of the skin are as important as matters of the heart, or any other aspect of your general health and wellness. The skin is the largest organ. It is on the skin where we may first notice signs of medical conditions or chronic inflammation within the body. It is also the skin that we… read more
Welcome to my blog! Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in Dermatology. I believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, fully functional… read more