The Dangers of Online Dermal Filler
Recently a colleague sent me a horrifying viral video. This video showed “a social media influencer” teaching self-injections of dermal filler, such as Juvederm. This person...
Common Summer Skin Problems
ARTHROPOD BITES Well, I am definitely speaking with authority and experience on this matter! I currently have a half dollar sized bite reaction on my backside from a very f...
The Shocking Truth about Poison Ivy
Growing up in Southern Illinois, I was always taught to avoid people with a poison ivy rash because they are contagious. Did you know that this is not true? Shocking, isn’t...
Trusting A Specialty Practice With The Skin You’re In: SkinPen® 101
What is SkinPen®? SkinPen is a microneedling device that stimulates your skin’s natural ability to produce new collagen and elastin for healthier, younger-looking skin....
Trusting A Specialty Practice with The Skin You’re In: Why you should Visit a Dermatologist for Acne Treatment
It is estimated by the American Academy of Dermatology that 40-50 million people in the US will suffer from acne at some point in their lifetime. Yet many people fail to see...
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: A Guide to Sunscreen
One of the topics discussed daily in a dermatology office is sunscreen. When the subject is brought up patients often look down at the floor and say “well, to be honest, I d...