by Western MD Dermatology | Sep 8, 2021 | Medical Articles
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Carolyn Worthington, the founder, saw a need to draw attention to the myths of aging, to shout out ‘Hey, it’s not too late...
by Western MD Dermatology | Aug 10, 2021 | Medical Articles
Summer is a laid back, no routine, laying on the beach, type of season. Then the first day of school sneaks up on you! With a schedule quickly filling up with early mornings, rotating classes, studying, and sports, a well-planned routine is key to keeping your great...
by Western MD Dermatology | Jul 22, 2021 | Medical Articles
Most people become infected with hand-foot-and-mouth disease when someone in their home has the disease. There is no current vaccine for this disease, but there are ways to lower your risk of catching it. The CDC recommends the following when somebody in your...
by Western MD Dermatology | Jun 4, 2021 | Medical Articles
A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants touching you skin. This often causes an itchy, blistering rash. You can treat the rash at home if you: Have a mild rash Developed a rash on a small section of skin. To treat...
by Western MD Dermatology | May 13, 2021 | Medical Articles
Skin checks are important to look for new and growing spots on your body that could be cancerous. Another important place to check for melanoma and other skin cancers is under and around fingernails and toenails. While anyone can develop melanoma on their nails, it’s...
