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I have wanted to cover the topic of acne since the launch of this blog, but it’s a topic with such breadth that I have been waiting for the right angle. Recently, I read an article about new acne guidelines that creates a perfect forum for discussion of this important issue. According to the American […]

Getting “inked” is a decision that one should not take lightly. Tattoos can have potential – and very real – health consequences. Know the Risks We have long acknowledged and mitigated some problems (like infectious blood borne diseases like hepatitis and HIV through the use of unsterilized needles). Other risks include: Allergies – ink pigments or dyes in […]

In my former practice, patients often asked me about tanning salons. I still get questions from friends and family now. I thought it would be helpful to provide an update on some proposed regulations regarding tanning to give you a sense of the issues. FDA Proposed Rules In December 2015, the Food and Drug Administration […]

The campaign is off to a momentous start, raising $1,425 on Day One! And as of 0700 this morning, we’re at $1,925! We’re well on our way to the funding goal, and we have many more days to go! I’m humbled and excited by the response to my children’s book, Sunny Goes to the Beach. […]

As a dermatology nurse practitioner in Los Angeles for over five years, I routinely treated patients who wished they had done more to take care of their skin.  As a mother of a toddler (with another on the way!), this particularly worries me.   How do I help Liam (and Baby#2!) form good habits early on […]

The Airelle™ Skincare natural line of anti-aging products claims to improve the appearance of fine lines in less than 28 days. Its products, which focus on collagen protection and restoration, are free of artificial fragrances, sulfates and parabens. In addition, they’re all made in the USA and without animal testing. Airelle’s products utilize a proprietary formulation (called “Berrimatrix”) that combines […]

A Common Variant of Seborrheic Keratoses My prior post discusses seborrheic keratoses (SKs), and I think a subsequent post on a related condition – one that is in the SK family – is fitting. “Here is a 46-year-old man who presented for evaluation and treatment of multiple, clustered dark brown papules that he reports have been […]

Seborrheic keratoses (seb-o-REE-ik care-uh-TOE-sees), referred to as “SKs,” are among the most common skin growths. Although benign, they usually look suspicious and concerning, which sends people running to the dermatologist. These growths generally appear in middle-aged and older adults. They have an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance in about half of patients, which means they’re often a […]

Ugh! Where the Heck Did That Come From? Common warts are a strange phenomenon. They come out of nowhere, have odd shapes and configurations, grow anywhere on the skin, may spread like wildfire, and frequently pose a demanding and lengthy treatment challenge. While they truly belong on witches and goblins, warts commonly afflict us humans, […]

  Do you ever get a rash like this – an excessively dry or peeling, pink or red, and either itchy or tender, condition – just under your ring? Many people suffer from what’s known as hand dermatitis or hand eczema, especially those with a history of sensitive skin, eczema, allergies, or atopic dermatitis. And, often, […]