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Can I NOT be allergic to poison ivy?  Poison ivy—along with poison oak and sumac—is a contact allergen based on the oils produced by the plant. Upon touching the green leafed flowering plant, the [...]

  Isn’t everyone trying to tell us what is best? From the best vacation spot, to the best car, to the best skin care products…but what does “best” mean? The word “best” is defined as the [...]

Acne is the #1 cause of skin problems in the US. Over 50% of people struggle with this at some time in their lives. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some control over how your skin looks from day to [...]

In today’s culture, a glowing tan is the picture of summer fun. People who escape the dreary, cold, winter weather of the north to a tropical locale are expected to show off sun-darkened skin. [...]

Our family has a history of skin cancer. What are some of the tips I can use to make sure I check all areas of my body? For patients with increased risk of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, [...]