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By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C When you think of warts you may think of something vile. And they certainly can be. But you’d be surprised how many people come in asking about things growing on their skin that turn out to be just a wart. Warts are non-cancerous skin growths that can be found on […]

This year’s Melanoma Run at the Universal Studios Backlot was awesome! Thank you very much to those who supported and came out to this very worthy cause! And to boot, everyone had a blast! We invite everyone to come join us next year, make sure you stay in the know by joining our mailing list

Does a glimpse at your legs and backside cause you to frown? It could be you’ve spotted some dimpling there, otherwise known as cellulite. It tends to crop up on the upper legs and buttocks. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Somewhere between 80 and 90 percent of women report having cellulite, much to their

Somewhere along the line, you’ve probably picked up some skin care advice or heard about a product that sounds like it might be helpful. You may wish it were helpful, and certainly advertisers want you to believe it is helpful, but the fact is there’s lots of advice floating around out there that is patently

A virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV for short, can infect the top layer of the skin and lead to an unfortunate growth known as a wart. HPV usually infiltrates a broken area of skin causing the top layer to grow rapidly and form a wart. They can pop up anywhere on the body and

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

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