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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 […]

Letting your nearest and dearest rummage through your closet and borrow whatever clothing strikes their eye is one thing. But giving them free reign over your stash of cosmetic and beauty supplies should definitely be a no-no. Here’s of rundown of five beauty and skin care items you should never share and why: Lipstick or

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

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