By Dr. Scott Norton This is the second half of our summer bug series. In Part 1, we explored outdoor biters and stingers like mosquitoes, bees, fire ants, and ticks. If you’ve already been scratching from those, get ready — in this post, Part 2 we will look at the pests that live closer to […]
By Dr. Scott Norton Earlier this month, I saw George Gershwin’s opera, Porgie and Bess. It was a wonderful performance, and I’ve been humming the opening aria, Summertime, for the past few weeks. Everyone knows the tune for Summertime, whose lyrics were written by George’s younger brother, Ira Gershwin, and their collaborator, DuBose Heyward. Since […]
By Kyleen Davis, FNP Let’s get one thing straight—acne isn’t just a teenage thing. Even though Hollywood would have us believe that breakouts magically disappear with high school, many women continue to deal with acne well into adulthood. And let’s be honest, it’s frustrating. It can feel like your skin is going backwards. The culprit? […]
By Caroline Glick, PA-C, MPH In the United States, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Despite such high numbers of skin cancer diagnoses, there are many myths pertaining to skin cancer and sun protection. In this post, I will debunk […]
With cases in the United States on the rise, many are seeking more information about the measles virus and how it could impact them. Measles is a viral respiratory illness that can cause serious complications. Worldwide, measles causes 1 million deaths per year in children under 5 years old. In 2024, there were a total […]
By Koji Ota, MD If you don’t have a daily skin care routine, it can feel overwhelming to start one. -There is a dizzying amount of information and recommendations, whether it be from skin care brands advertising their products or a TikTok influencer raving about the newest skin care hack. Contrary to some recommendations, you […]
By Joan Pohutsky DNP, NP-BC Valentine’s Day is just around the corner- are your lips ready? This part of your face can be easily overlooked, yet they are one of the most sensitive areas of the face prone to dehydration, damage, and irritation. Dry, chapped, and cracked lips can leave you feeling less than confident, […]
We decorate them, paint them, and use them daily, but how do we keep our nails healthy? Brittle or fragile nails affect up to 20% of the population. This can be due to age, environmental factors, pregnancy, repeated trauma, medications, and much more! Fragile nails can lead to breakage, splitting, flaking, and chipping. In this […]
By Koji Ota, MD, FAAD In my previous blog post, I reviewed the natural history of male pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA). In this section, I will discuss some of the newer treatments that have developed in recent years. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a medical procedure that involves […]
By Koji Ota, MD Male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also known as male pattern hair loss, is a very common condition affecting more than 50% of adult men over the age of 50. It is one of the more common concerns that patients bring to a dermatologic practice. In this post we will be discussing the […]
