R U TAKING UR MEDS?

Are you taking your medications? Probably not.

In a recent dermatology study, a mere 50% of adults and 30% of children were still using their medications 8 weeks after they were prescribed.

But what if I sent you a text to remind you? Would you be more likely to take your meds or use your creams?

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Dr. YouTube Will See You Now

YouTube, with over 80 million videos, has become a popular resource for health information. But is the information provided helpful? Continue reading Dr. YouTube Will See You Now

7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Patient satisfaction has more to do with communication between doctor and patient than with the skill of the physician. With that in mind, here are seven tips to help you get the most out of your next trip to the doctor’s office: Continue reading 7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Dermatologists As Surgeons

When I informed a patient earlier this week that I would be happy to surgically remove his skin cancer, I was surprised by his response. “I didn’t know you were a surgeon,” he said. He was under the misunderstanding that dermatologists did not perform surgery. Continue reading Dermatologists As Surgeons

How Safe Are Procedures in a Doctor’s Office? 5 Tips to Stay Safe

The (un)safety of cosmetic procedures is getting more media attention this year especially after the death of Kayane West’s mother, Donda West, following cosmetic surgery. So are procedures in a doctor’s office safe? Here are five tips you’ll need before going under the knife. Continue reading How Safe Are Procedures in a Doctor’s Office? 5 Tips to Stay Safe

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