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If you’ve got it, you probably find it maddening. You’ve likely experimented with a few things to get rid of it, too….. or at least to cover it up. Meanwhile, you spend time wondering how to avoid getting it at all. And what exactly is it? Read on for a brief overview of melasma plus […]

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C The other day I had a patient come into the office stating that he thought he had herpes on his hand. He had no history of cold sores or genital lesions. He has no known exposure to the herpes virus. He also said he washes his hands “more than he

It’s true – actions speak louder than words. If you want your kids to adopt good habits, you need to demonstrate them yourself. Floss regularly? Check. Change your socks and underwear daily? Check. Clean behind your ears? Check. Kids are constantly observing and absorbing lessons. Are you stressing and modeling healthy skin care habits? Skin

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C Dandruff, although generally not harmful, can be annoying or embarrassing. The most common cause is just dry skin. The scalp can get dry like any other part of your body. But there can also be other reasons your black clothing is flocked with white flakey skin. • Seborrheic dermatitis is

You may be intent on keeping your body in tip-top shape, but what about your skin? Extreme physical activity presents special challenges prompting skin care that differs slightly from the norm. Here are some solutions to common problems athletes face: Germs and bacteria Great! You powered through your usual 100 push-ups at the gym. Did

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C Ear gauges have become a prominent part of urban fashion for young people in Western culture. And, although not always referred to as “gauging”, earlobe stretching has been around for ages. One of the earliest instances can be found on the mummified body of Ötzi the Iceman (3300 BCE), found

Impromptu photos are being snapped all the time in today’s selfie-obsessed world. You can always delete undesirable ones you take yourself but what about selfies your friends capture that you’re in? Moments later, your less than camera-ready mug could be uploaded to Facebook or Instagram for all the world to see. It’s enough to make

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C Last minute shopping means last minute wrapping. Pieces of hastily cut wrapping paper are landing everywhere: In the tree! In the curtains! In my finger? Ow! I’m sure I can’t be the only victim of this deceptively innocuous archenemy of fingers. And there are reasons why paper cuts hurt so

Your fridge and pantry shelves hold a lot more than simply items to eat. Some of those same ingredients you planned on throwing into a salad or including in a recipe can work wonders on your skin. So put aside your cookbook for a moment and consider what some of these kitchen staples have to

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C The holidays are coming. Which, if you’ve been nice, possibly means lots of presents! And food. And eggnog… and the bad decisions that can come with too much eggnog. Please don’t let a “holiday tattoo” like the one above be one of them. But cool tattoos are cool, so if