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By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C Did you know that going into tanning beds actually damages the DNA of the skin cells? When this occurs, bad things happen: photoaging of the skin, including yellowing, dark spots, wrinkling, telectasias (dilated capillaries), and/or mild atrophy of the skin. However, cosmetic concerns are not going to the focal point […]

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

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C Some facial wrinkles, such as horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines (or “elevens”), and crow’s feet are caused by muscle contractions that happen hundreds of times each day and imprint into our skin. These types of wrinkles are considered to be “dynamic”, and, although sometimes they can be endearing, sometimes

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