Dermatology Blog
Millennials and Gen Z: Surveys on the Skin
Millennials and Gen Z - Knowledge of Skin Health As many of you already know, I am a Millennial. Because of my age, I...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): The Most Natural Way to Treat Hair Loss
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments for Hair Loss We are so excited to announce that we will be offering Platelet...
The Trials of Medical School
Non-medical friends and family members frequently ask me what medical school was like. Well….it was hard. Really...
Why A Skin Exam / Skin Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life
I have many patients who schedule appointments for a spot of concern. Most of the time, they just want to be sure that...
Understanding Your Insurance Plan and Dermatology Coverage
Much like purchasing a car, I recommend that patients carefully review their insurance options before choosing one....
Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds – The Truth
Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds Is there a connection between developing skin cancer and tanning beds? Patients often ask...
“Why aren’t you ordering a blood test?”
Recently, a patient was upset that I didn’t order “any blood tests” to determine the cause of his rash. He had done an...
Does your dermatologist use a dermatoscope?
Patients often ask me about the device I have in my hands while doing skin exams. This device is known as a...
The Shortcomings of Telemedicine in Dermatology
During this pandemic, many people have shifted to working from home. Zoom meetings have now become the daily norm. As...
Narrowband UVB Phototherapy: Shine that Light!
The most recent addition to our practice is perhaps one of my most favorite treatment options in all of dermatology!...
When should I start getting Botox?
One of the most common questions I hear in my practice is, “When should I start getting Botox?” Before I answer the...
A Request for My Fellow Physicians
Every morning on the way to work, I enjoy listening to podcasts. One of these podcasts is "The Scope of Practice" by...
Doctors for the Practice of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine – Apollo Dermatology
We are so incredibly excited and proud to announce that we have been selected as a member for the prestigious “Doctors...
Stay Vigilant. Stay Healthy
Over the last several weeks, I’ve increasingly had family members, friends, and patients ask me about skin treatments...
Saving the Trees: Going Paperless
Our patients are well aware of our decision to minimize as much paper use as possible in our dermatology practice. A...
Hand Hygiene During Covid-19
To prevent COVID-19 infection, the CDC recommends frequent hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds. If this is...
Nectar of the Gods: Azelaic Acid
My staff often makes fun of me for my level of devotion to azelaic acid. So why is it that I’m constantly gushing...
Does diet affect my acne?
In 2018, dermatology physician scientists discovered that most of the information regarding acne and diet found on the...
The Fountain of Youth
Humans have always been in pursuit of eternal youth. Today, we are inundated by MILLIONS of beauty-based products and...
Opening Pandora’s Box: High Deductible Insurance Plans
In our practice and across the country, we are increasingly seeing patients opt for high deductible insurance plans as...
Generic Medications: The Unsung Heroes
The most amazing part about living in a country with outstanding research laboratories, incredibly well trained...
The Value of a Board-Certified Physician Dermatologist
Patients often do not realize the vast difference in training between board-certified physician dermatologists and...
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane, is an excellent treatment option for acne, especially nodulocystic acne with...