by Joel B. Herron, MD The use of injectable dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation and reduction of lines and wrinkles is increasingly popular. As a result, more physicians and offices are offering these services, but it’s important to know that not all providers are prepared to handle potential side effects of dermal fillers. What are the side effects of dermal fillers? Fortunately, the risk of filler injection side effects remains low and most complications are minor and tr

We all know the importance of identifying changing moles as a warning sign for cancer. This time of year, inevitably, someone will come into the clinic with a “changing mole” or a “blood blister’ that is actually an engorged tick. From the Ohio Department of Health website: “Diseases spread by ticks are an increasing concern in Ohio and are being reported to the Ohio Department of Health more frequently in the past decade, with Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (

by Dr. Michael McKelvey It’s finally summer! With the change of season comes a new set of allergens that allergy sufferers need to be aware of in order to be comfortable through the best time of year.  Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of allergies during the summer. Causes of Summer Allergies: Pollen, Pollen, Pollen – While most trees have shed their springtime allergy-causing pollen by the end of spring, pollen is still an issue. Summer allergens are typic