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 […]
Cause of Excessive Sweating Do you avoid shaking hands because of excessive sweating? Do you need to change your shirt multiple times a day because of sweating? Sweating beyond the usual amount can interrupt both professional and social life. This excessive sweating is called Hyperhidrosis, a condition where the body’s mechanism for cooling itself (sweating) […]
By, Caroline Glick, PA-C The neighborhood pools are opening, the birds are singing, and the smell of grilling on the barbeque is in the air: summer is finally here! Most of us already know to apply sunscreen and bug spray to protect our skin before venturing outside. But it is also important to know what […]
by Laura Monaghan, PA-C May brings warm weather, prom season, and spending time poolside. In the world of dermatology, May also brings Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the second most common form of cancer in females ages 15-29. Melanoma […]
