By Vlada Groysman, MD Sweat-Proofing Your Wedding Day “I love sweat stains on my beautiful wedding gown,” said no bride, ever! Whether it’s rising temperatures, living in a warm, humid climate, or pure nerves, excessive sweating can spoil anyone’s walk down the aisle. While fans and deodorants can certainly help to keep you dry, many […]
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
By Suzanne Vickers, PA Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Although underrecognized, we see Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) quite often in our practice. It often goes undiagnosed for years. Patients will typically be coming in for another problem and mention that they get cysts or boils under their arms or in their groin. They mention that it has […]
What Causes Warts, and How Do You Treat Them?
By Suzanne Vickers, PA-C Warts are one of the most common conditions I see in our practice, which makes sense because, at some point in our lives, most of us have experienced one or many warts. And while they are common, we still get the questions: what are they, and why are they so hard to […]
Rosacea and Triggers
Understanding Rosacea and Its Symptoms Rosacea is a very frustrating disease that can manifest in many ways. Patients with rosacea can experience flushing, papules, pustules, and telangiectasias (blood vessels). Sometimes patients can also have rosacea combined with acne or seborrheic dermatitis (severe dandruff). Common Rosacea Triggers to Watch For There are many things that can […]
What Causes Acne?
When your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, the result is acne. Whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples are all examples of acne, and are most commonly seen on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. It’s most common in adolescents (and can start as young as 7), but affects a large number […]