by Dr. Michael McKelvey One of the most common things we hear in practice is “Getting older stinks! I’m growing things everywhere!” While aging can bring wisdom, it can also bring unwanted growths. Seborrheic keratosis (wart like lesions), new moles, and skin tags are amongst the most common growths we see in adults. For many people, these growths are embarrassing, and our patients often tell us they’re considering purchasing at-home skin tag removal or at-home mole removal k

by Dr. Michael McKelvey 1. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral disease first identified in Africa in the 1970s. It is a cousin to other pox viruses, including the viruses that cause smallpox and chickenpox, and monkeypox produces a similar-looking rash. While it has behaved as a relatively rare, endemic disease for decades, it has recently been found in countries throughout the world, including the United States. In August 2022, it was declared a public health emergency b

by Dr. Michael McKelvey We’ve all seen the marketing for collagen products claiming they can improve skin elasticity, reduce visible wrinkles, and increase blood flow to the skin. But the question all our patients have is: Do collagen supplements really work? What is Collagen? Collagen is a hard-working protein our bodies need to survive and thrive. It is a protein naturally produced in the body, and is also a popular supplement and beauty product ingredient that claims to im

by Dr. Abner Bagenstose While spring is traditionally considered the pinnacle of allergy season, allergens hit another peak as we enter the fall. Common Fall Allergens Traditional summer allergies, such as weed pollen, mold and dust mites, persist well into the fall, especially if warm, wet, and humid weather continues into the fall months. For many allergy sufferers, the principle driver of allergies into autumn is the weed pollen Ragweed, which causes symptoms from the midd