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 […]
By Laura Monaghan, PA, MMS Do you or a loved one suffer from patches of non-scarring hair loss? This type of hair loss, known as alopecia areata (AA), is considered a chronic autoimmune disorder. It affects about 300,000 people in the US annually. AA severity can range from one singular patch of hair loss to […]
By Laura Monaghan, PA, MMS Summer is in full force, which means increased time outdoors and traveling for vacation. Whether this includes more backyard time with the family, hiking in Appalachia, or relaxing outside the lake house, increased outdoor time also means increased exposure to ticks and the diseases they carry. The most common tickborne […]
Do you look in the mirror and see a furrowed brow? Thinking about how to erase those lines that suggest you are worried or angry even when you’re not? You’re likely very aware that Botox does the trick and safely erases “the elevens” between the eyes. But did you ever wonder if forehead lines are […]
Post-COVID hair loss? It’s very much real. Did you have an uninvited holiday guest named COVID this year? If so, you’re not alone. Given the extraordinarily high levels of the Coronavirus in the Washington, DC area, nearly everyone had COVID or knew someone who did. As our vaccination and booster rate is very high, most […]
The life-changing magic of tidying up We all have too much stuff – in our closets, desks, basements and attics. Nobody wants to throw something away that might come in handy later. I’m no Marie Kondo (just ask anyone who has seen my desk!), but I can tell you that most of us keep personal […]
