Skin. It's the biggest part of you. Insight from experts about treating and caring for your skin.

Imagine you have had skin disease for months or years, and all the topical creams, steroids, and pills you’ve tried haven’t worked. Maybe you’ve done some research into the next step: a “biologic” medication, and you’re left with questions: what is a biologic, how do they work, and perhaps most importantly–will they work for me? This blog hopes to touch upon those questions.

What is this dry patch on my arm? Does this mole look normal? Why do I keep breaking out around my mouth? 

In my last post I covered winter itch, a common skin condition from September through May. However, you don’t need winter itch to have dry winter skin. Skin can feel uncomfortable even when it doesn’t itch. I am going to explain why skin dries out in winter and then give you some suggestions to help keep your skin moist during the winter months.

During the winter months, I hear a lot of concern from patients about frostbite. Frostbite is a very real danger in extremely cold weather. However, patients often confuse other dermatological conditions – such as frostnip, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and pernio – with frostbite. I hope to clear up some of the confusion by explaining these conditions here.

Imagine you have had skin disease for months or years, and all the topical creams, steroids, and pills you’ve tried haven’t worked. Maybe you’ve done some research into the next step: a “biologic” medication, and you’re left with questions: what is a biologic, how do they work, and perhaps most importantly–will they work for me? This blog hopes to touch upon those questions.

You’ve scheduled your first dermatology appointment since the start of the COVID-19, but there’s a catch—it’s teledermatology! What does this type of visit mean and how can you best prepare for it? We’ll get you up to speed with everything you need to know to feel comfortable during your appointment.

Did you know that what you eat can affect the severity of your psoriasis? Certain foods can actually make your symptoms better or worse!  Tracking what you eat is critical in figuring out how specific foods affect your body. The guidelines below are a great place to start. Research suggests the following adjustments can reduce inflammation from psoriasis—and they’re heart healthy, too! 

Teledermatology, or seeing your dermatologist virtually, usually begins with providing your doctor with a high-quality image of your rash or skin complaint. Without a photo that clearly depicts your skin issue, it will be much harder for your dermatologist to make a diagnosis.

Between the alcohol-based hand sanitizer and the frequent and prolonged hand washing, certain individuals are at risk for hand dermatitis. Skimping on hand hygiene is NOT recommended at this time. So, how can you protect your skin?

What is this dry patch on my arm? Does this mole look normal? Why do I keep breaking out around my mouth? 

You may have an old jar of petroleum jelly collecting dust in the back of your medicine cabinet, but did you know just how versatile that petroleum jelly can be?

Most people are probably familiar with or have heard of Botox, but how much do you know about what it's used for and how it works?