Mohs-MD Blog
National Healthy Skin Month: What’s New in Skincare and Aesthetic Dermatology
By Maral Kibarian Skelsey, MD, FAAD, FACMS Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology designates November as Healthy Skin Month. It’s a good time to pay attention to your skin and adopt habits that lead to a lifetime of healthy skin. But youthful skin is about more than just smoothness — it’s also about firmness, […]
The Scary Truth About Halloween: Rashes, Breakouts & How to Avoid Them
With Halloween just around the corner, most of us are busy focusing on the fun of finding the perfect costume, planning spooky parties, and, of course, indulging in way too much candy, but the real fright might come after the trick or treating is over. From heavy costume makeup and sugar overload to adhesive-packed accessories […]
Back-to-School Skin Concerns: Sports Edition
By Koji Ota, MD Fall is an exciting time when kids return to school to begin a new academic year, and for many, this also kicks off the fall sports season! Let’s discuss some of the most common skin concerns that affect young athletes and what to look out for. Sun Protection Proper sun […]
Summertime and the Bugs are Biting, Part II
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 […]
Summertime, and the Bugs Are Biting – Part 1
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 […]
Hormonal Acne as an Adult
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? […]
Skin Cancer Myths
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 […]
Measles: What it is and How to Prevent it
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 […]
Taking Control of Your Skin Care Routine
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 […]
How to Take Care of Your Lips
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, […]
Tips for Nail Health
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 […]
Male Pattern Hair Loss: Part 2
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 […]
