The August newsletter celebrates Summer Sun Safety Month. Summer is still sizzling, and that means your skin can too. Be sure to continue to take precautions to protect your skin from over exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Enjoy the rest of the summer, but don’t forget your broad-spectrum 30+ SPF sunscreen and sunglasses. Also, remember to seek shade during peak hours, stay hydrated and be a good sun safety example for your kids and grandkids.
Request your skin check appointment today! We are accepting new patients and typically can schedule your appointment within a week.
Welcome our new scribe Mike Amador
Get to know our newest team member, Scribe Mike Amador. He is part of our Gap Year Scribe and Practice Assistant Education Program. He is a recent graduate from Boston College, and is excited to get started and work with the team.
Farewell to our Head Scribe Connie Cao
We wish our head scribe Connie Cao the best of luck as she starts her next chapter and pursues her career in medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, NY. She looks back on her year with the practice as a year of growth and learning. Read more.
Skin Substitutes: Benefits and Challenges in Wound Healing
Skin substitutes play a crucial role in wound healing by mimicking the properties of natural skin and facilitating faster and more effective recovery. These advanced materials are designed to replace or assist damaged skin, providing a temporary or permanent solution to enhance the healing process. Read more about the types of skin substitutes, why they are used, and the challenges they present.
Can Smoking Increase Risk of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
If you need another reason to quit smoking, here it is! Smoking is often correlated to lung disease, but it can also increase your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a common form of skin cancer. Smokers face a much higher risk compared to non-smokers. Carcinogens in tobacco smoke damage the DNA in skin cells, which can lead to mutations, uncontrolled cell growth and cancer.
Additionally, vaping is not safer. Read more about the studies supporting this information.
What are Lipomas?
Lipomas are benign tumors made of fat tissue. Read some frequently asked questions and answers to provide additional clarity and understanding.
Other news
-Removal of sebaceous cysts, pilar cysts, or lipomas and other minor dermatologic surgeries require specific after care for best wound recovery and healing outcomes. Read more about the best wound recovery practices after these procedures.
-Minor household cuts, paper cuts, small kitchen knife cuts, scrapes from falling and shaving cuts. We all get them, but how do we treat these minor cuts and when do we need stitches?
-Learn how a healthy heart can boost wound recovery.
–Read more about plantar warts: identification, treatment and prevention.
-Thank you for your testimonials. Read our two most recent nursing facility testimonials. We pride ourselves on “exceeding expectations” and our “accurate diagnosis, accurate in treatment for quicker healing…and the best healing outcomes.” Your feedback is always welcomed. Therefore, be sure to share your experiences with our team.
Our August newsletter features highlights of the month. Please read all of our practice news on our website.