The Proper Way To Pop A Pimple
There is a right way to pop a pimple; take it from me, I do this professionally. If done improperly, you could turn a minor blemish into a full-blown pimple crisis. If done correctly, you could eliminate that spot in 72 hours. Here are 10 tips to properly pop a pimple. Read more
How to Get Into Dermatology: A Life Hack
Dermatologists love to cite that the most difficult specialty to get into is dermatology. There is no way to prove this and of course other specialties such as Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery are also highly competitive. Read more
Eeeewh! Bedbugs
What’s the first thing you should do when you check into a hotel? Look for bedbugs. Read more
What Causes Vertical Ridges in Your Nails?
Yesterday a patient asked me why he has ridges on his nails. This is a common question and a common condition. Nail ridging is almost always normal and is, as one 60-something patient kindly put it, “a sign of maturity.” Read more
Why Do Women Bruise More Easily Than Men?
A young woman asked me this week why she bruises so easily on her legs. I get this question in clinic (as well as at my dinner table) a lot. Read more
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