Medical Publications

Medical Publications

Browse some of the recent articles published in medical journals authored by our own physicians. CUTIS  Acrokeratoelastoidosis and Knuckle Pads Coexisting in a Child, co-authored by Christian Oram, D.O. WILY ONLINE LIBRARY Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma: Case report and literature review, co-authored by Kelly Quinn, D.O. CUTIS Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Review, co-authored by Christian Oram, D.O.

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5 signs your child’s mole needs to be checked

5 signs your child’s mole needs to be checked

Moles on a child’s skin are generally nothing to worry about. New moles appear during childhood and adolescence. As the child grows, the moles will naturally get bigger. It’s also normal for moles on a child’s skin to darken or lighten. Some moles fade away. These changes are common and rarely a sign of melanoma, a type of skin cancer…

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FDA Approves First Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Hands

FDA Approves First Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Hands

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hyaluronic acid filler, Restylane® Lyft, for use in the hands. It is the first and only hyaluronic acid injectable gel to be FDA approved for a non-facial body part. Calcium hydroxylapatite filler, Radiesse, is approved by the FDA for use in the face and hands. According to the FDA, Restylane Lyft…

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12 Summer Skin Problems You Can Prevent

12 Summer Skin Problems You Can Prevent

  An itchy rash or sunburned skin can quickly sideline summer fun. You can help keep your days carefree and easygoing by learning how to prevent these summer skin problems. 1.    Acne breakouts: When sweat mixes with bacteria and oils on your skin, it can clog your pores. If you have acne-prone skin, this often means breakouts. Dermatologists recommend the following…

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How to Prevent Skin Cancer

How to Prevent Skin Cancer

Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer: Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade. Wear protective clothing, such as a lightweight long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat…

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