Merkel cell carcinoma is rare and can be deadly A rare form of skin cancer is now in the news, as it took the life of Jimmy Buffett. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is so rare that only 2,500 people a year are diagnosed with it in the U.S. In my twenty-plus years as a practicing […]
Can’t I just take a supplement?
Supplements are a big business, but the FDA does not regulate the manufacturers. Unless a physician has guided you to take a vitamin due a deficiency, think twice about supplements. Recent studies have found lead, mercury or arsenic in supplements when heavy metals are intentionally added to Ayurvedic supplements. A woman in Canada taking Ayurvedic […]
Types of Facial Hyperpigmentation, Causes and Treatments
One of the most common complaints I hear from patients is about facial hyperpigmentation. These are the spots that range in color from tan, brown or dark brown. There are several causes of facial hyperpigmentation, but the most common that I see is melasma. What causes melasma? Melasma is caused by increased amounts of pigment […]
Time to find out what is causing your hair loss?
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month In the photo above, I’m doing a new treatment for hair loss called Mesotherapy. Hair loss can occur as a result of aging, heredity, medications or an underlying medical condition and can affect men and women of all ages. It may leave you with pattern baldness, patchy spots […]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment: Common and Curable
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma? The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer, so you likely know someone who has had it. The cancerous spots generally are found on sun-exposed skin on ears, lips, […]
New Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women
Micro-injections: Promising Treatment for Hair Loss in Women and Men I want to let you know about a new treatment for hair loss! Micro-injections in the scalp to stop hair loss and grow new hair. I am very excited about helping my patients with this new treatment. Hair loss not only affects how you look […]
Skin Cancer Treatment: Mohs Surgery & More
For Skin Cancer Treatment Mohs surgery provides precision and a high cure rate. I use a variety of techniques to treat skin cancer. The location of the lesion helps to determine the treatment. When the tumor is on the face, neck or hands, Mohs surgery is often advised because of the precision of removal and […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment: What You Need to Know
What Causes Basal Cell Carcinoma? The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell is found on skin that receives lots of sun exposure, like your face, ears, neck and hands, but you can get it anywhere on your body. It is a slow-growing cancer […]
Actinic Keratosis: What is it & How Can it be Treated?
Actinic Keratoses are the most common skin precancer Actinic Keratoses (AKs) generally appear after the age of 40 on people with fair skin, blue or green eyes, or those who freckle or burn in the sun. AKs are also more common on people who live closer to the equator, regardless of skin type, as sun […]
Venous Lake on Lip
The cause of a venous lake is unknown, but if you have one on your lip you just want it gone! It is a soft macule or papule, usually blue or purple in color, and it often appears on the lip. It is a harmless growth and does not require treatment. It can be destroyed […]
