By Dr. Benabio, on December 7th, 2008%
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?
Taking medications . . . → Read More: R U TAKING UR MEDS?
By Dr. Benabio, on November 28th, 2008%

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
By Dr. Benabio, on June 4th, 2008%
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
By Dr. Benabio, on April 10th, 2008%
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
By Dr. Benabio, on April 8th, 2008%
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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