Medically reviewed by Julie Forero, DO Could you have warts and not even know it? You might if they’re flat warts, known medically as verruca plana. These warts are flatter, smoother and smaller than their uglier, bulbous cousins. If you’ve noticed small, slightly raised growths on your face, hands or other body parts and dismissed
[Read More]Swimmer’s Itch: How to Treat It Now and Avoid It Next Time
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Wong, DO You take a dip in a cold, sparkling lake on a hot summer day, expecting to come out feeling cool and refreshed. But within minutes of wading out of the water, you find yourself with itchy legs and perhaps, small red spots. It could be swimmer’s itch, a reaction
[Read More]What Is a Dermatology Physician Assistant and What Do They Do?
Medical Review By: Dr. Ted Schiff When you make an appointment with a dermatologist, there’s a chance you may see the provider’s dermatology physician assistant (PA) instead. If you do, you may find yourself wondering what qualifications PAs have and what kinds of services they can provide. You may have even considered becoming a PA
[Read More]Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer
Medical Review By: David Herold, MD, MBA Learning you have skin cancer can be a shock. The disease is rarely fatal, but many people worry about the effects treatment could have on their appearance, particularly if they have skin cancer on the face. Scars from skin cancer surgery can be very noticeable and even disfiguring
[Read More]How to Get Hair Dye, Sharpie, Super Glue and Other Messes Off Skin
Medical Review By: Jenna Steffel, APRN, DNP A slip of the Sharpie, a drip of the hair dye, a misplaced squirt of the tie-dye bottle — it happens. And then there’s the challenge of getting the ink or dye, or the glue or other substance, off your skin, or off your child’s skin. Don’t panic.
[Read More]The Surprising Link Between Breast Cancer and Skin Cancer
Medical Review By: Dr. Ted Schiff Anyone who’s had breast cancer or skin cancer should know the unfortunate truth: Having one of these diseases seems to increase the likelihood of developing the other. The risk for getting hit with this double whammy appears to be highest among younger women. And unfortunately, the form of skin
[Read More]The Best Face Wash and Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Medical Review By: Beth Mitchell, PA-C If your skin is oily and you’re constantly fighting shine, it can be tempting to go to extremes to get oiliness under control. Maybe you buy the most drying face wash you can find, or you’ve convinced yourself that you should never use moisturizer, regardless of how light it
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Spider Veins on the Face
Medical Review By: Hector Valle, PA-C When you think of spider veins, you probably picture skinny, red or bluish-purple squiggles on the legs. But tiny red spider veins can also appear on the face. Unlike leg veins, they can’t be covered up with clothing — but they can be treated, typically without surgery. “Spider veins
[Read More]Does stress cause acne?
Medical Review By: Dr. John Minni Pimples have a way of showing up at the worst possible time. Days or hours before a wedding, a reunion, a hot date, or a big presentation at work, a big fat blemish (or two, or three) appears, giving you yet another reason to feel stressed. But does stress
[Read More]5 Myths About Skin Aging and Wrinkles
Medical Review By: Camila Yepes, PA-C No one wants to look older than they are. But with so many myths about wrinkles, it can be hard to know what’s true or how to keep your skin looking as smooth and youthful as possible. Camila Yepes, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant at Water’s Edge Dermatology, debunks
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