Treatment of Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
by Dr. Abner Bagenstose Poison ivy is the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the United States. Despite how common it is, there...
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- Aug 10, 2022
A Smooth Bikini Line for Summer
Summer’s not over yet, and there’s still time to do something you’ve been thinking about for a while. Advances in laser hair removal make...
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- Jul 8, 2022
Is there a difference between adult and baby sunscreens?
by Dr. Michael McKelvey The personal care aisle is full of a dizzying array of sunscreen bottles, cans, and jars with all types of...
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- Jul 8, 2022
Sunscreen Labels Decoded
by Kaitlin Schupp, PAC Picking out a sunscreen can feel like a very daunting task when there are so many options. Let’s dive into how to...
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- Jun 9, 2022
Tick-Borne Illness: Avoid the Bite to Protect Your Health
We all know the importance of identifying changing moles as a warning sign for cancer. This time of year, inevitably, someone will come...
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- Jun 2, 2022
Summer Allergies – What Are They? What Can You Do?
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...
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- May 3, 2022
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Melanoma, a cancer of the pigment-producing cells that live in our upper layer of skin, is the most serious form of skin cancer. Over...
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- Mar 23, 2022
Treating Your Spring Allergy Symptoms
by Dr. Michael McKelvey Springtime is something most people look forward to through the cold months of winter, but if you’re one of those...
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- Mar 9, 2022
Stay Sun Safe Over Spring Break!
Spring Break is almost here! As patients get ready to embark on trips to the beach, days spent at the lake or theme park, and spring...
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- Jan 17, 2022
Preparing For Your Yearly Skin Exam
Here Comes the Mole Patrol… Sure, skin exams might seem scary and make you feel vulnerable, but it’s critical to have help checking all...
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- Jan 13, 2022
Winter Skin = Dry Skin
by Dr. Stephanie Cotell (An excerpt from an article originally published in White Fence Living Magazine.) As the temperatures go down,...
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- Jan 4, 2022
Winter Allergies
As those who suffer well know, springtime doesn’t have a monopoly on allergies. Runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, congestion, headaches,...
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- Dec 27, 2019
Seasonal Skin Care, by Stephanie Cotell, MD
This article was originally published in the July, 2017 issue of White Fence Living Magazine. As the long days of summer fade, it is...
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- Mar 11, 2019
Heading to the beach for spring break? Here’s how to be sure you’re protected.
With spring break arriving in the Midwest and many families heading to the beach to get away from the polar vortex, you may read about...
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- Jul 9, 2018
What is Phytophotodermatitis?
Lime and Sun? Better let us handle that! It’s still summertime, and hopefully we are all taking care of our skin by using sunscreens and...
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- Oct 27, 2017
“Falling” into autumn skin care
As a dermatologist I have always been fascinated with the way skin reacts to its environment. Changes in the skin can reveal a lot about...
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- Sep 14, 2017
Sunscreens and Consumer Reports Testing
The consumer advocacy magazine, Consumer Reports, recently released results of testing of 58 formulations of sunscreens. Their findings...
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- Aug 3, 2017
It’s tick season. Are you prepared?
We all know the importance of identifying changing moles as a warning sign for cancer. This time of year, inevitably, someone will come...
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