By Kyleen Davis, FNP Heading to the beach or another outdoor destination this month? Hidden among the enjoyment of gardening, hiking, and beach outings are potential hazards that can unexpectedly interfere with your summer enjoyment. Read on to learn how to prevent the most common summer skin afflictions. Seabather’s Eruption and Swimmer’s Itch Two common […]
By, Caroline Glick, PA-C, MPH As a new mom, I had a lot to learn about taking care of a newborn baby: everything from picking a car seat to feeding him was new to me. However, baby skin care was something that I knew a thing or two about! Hopefully, I can pass along some […]
As much as we look forward to summer, it can be a tough season for acne sufferers as many people find that acne flares during the warmer months. Acne develops when the pores in the skin become blocked by a combination of sebum, or oil, and dead skin cells. This allows the bacteria that normally […]
By Joan Pohutsky, DNP It’s springtime in the District and the city is coming alive again! Residents are bidding farewell to the cold winter and welcoming the rejuvenating spring season. With this transition comes the month of May, synonymous with blossoming flowers. In the medical community, May also holds a more significant meaning as Skin […]
By Laura Monaghan, PA-C April is Rosacea Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about this common condition affecting around 16 million Americans. What exactly is rosacea, and what are its implications? Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder that manifests as facial redness, flushing, acne-like bumps, skin thickening (rhinophyma), and eye redness or irritation. Many people […]
By Dr. Elena Allbritton What is photoaging? Exposure of the skin to the sun’s rays can cause some short-term changes such as sunburns but eventually, it will take a toll on the skin and lead to more long-term consequences. Sun damage to the skin is referred to by several names, including photodamage, solar damage, and […]
By Laura Monaghan, PA-C While the stores are full of heart-shaped candies and flowery greeting cards, February is also a time to talk about heart health—and not just the Mediterranean diet and exercise routines. Did you know that the first signs of an underlying heart condition might be in your skin? Your skin can serve […]
By Kyleen Davis If you are like many of our patients, you probably read the New York Times. Chances are that you or someone you know came across a recent article about a new and inexpensive treatment that can help grow your hair back. This article, entitled, An Old Medicine Grows New Hair for Pennies […]
By Elena Hardy Allbritton, MD As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, some people experience a dip in their mood, energy levels, and overall sense of well-being. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While SAD is primarily associated with mood changes, it can also have surprising effects on […]
By Laura Monoghan, PA-C Jimmy Buffett, the songwriter known for “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” along with many others, recently died after a 4-year battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC). His untimely death has increased awareness of this rare but aggressive form of skin cancer, whose origins are the Merkel cell, a sensory receptor cell in […]
