by Tara Thompson | Feb 12, 2019 | Allergy, Skin Care & Dermatology
In the United States, consumers spend over $3 million dollars a year on over the counter acne treatments and an estimated $3 billion more on acne medication prescriptions, treatments, and office visits. If you are using medications prescribed for acne, it's important...
by Tara Thompson | Feb 5, 2019 | Men's Health, Skin Care & Dermatology
Acne (from the Greek word acme, meaning “peak”) is an inflammatory disorder involving the pilosebaceous unit and results from the complex interplay of genetics, hormonal influences, innate and acquired immunity, and other environmental factors. Presentations range...
by Tara Thompson | Nov 7, 2018 | Skin Care & Dermatology
Acne, the infamous mark of entering adolescence, is a dermatologic condition caused by the complex interactions of genetics, hormones, innate and acquired immunity, and a host of other environmental factors. Acne affects nearly 85% of young people ages 12-24 years and...
by Tara Thompson | Oct 29, 2018 | Skin Care & Dermatology
The prevalence of psoriasis—which affects up to 4.7% of the population in the US and Canada and 2% of the world’s population—has shown there is a greater need for treatment. Perhaps more than the symptoms of the condition itself, the psychosocial effect of psoriasis...
by Bob Erskine | Jul 12, 2016 | Skin Care & Dermatology
SKIN TEST PANEL SIZE A recent question was raised about the size of allergy skin test panels and what is medically appropriate. The concept of medical necessity is somewhat subjective when it comes to allergy testing – I could also use the phrase medically reasonable....
