Plain notes
on skin.
Short, practical reads from our dermatologists on skin checks, sunscreen, acne, eczema and cosmetic care. General information, not medical advice.
Five more reads.
Skin cancer
5 min read
What happens on Mohs surgery day
Most of the day is waiting while the lab reads each layer. Here is how the morning runs and what to bring.
Sun
3 min read
Sunscreen at altitude: what a mile up does to UV
UV gets stronger as you climb. What that means for sunscreen, hats and timing in Denver and the mountains.
Acne
5 min read
Isotretinoin: what the first month is really like
Dry lips, monthly visits and a slow start. What to expect before the results show up.
Eczema
4 min read
Why eczema flares in dry winters, and what helps
Low humidity pulls water out of the skin. The routine that keeps most of our patients out of a flare.
Cosmetic
4 min read
Your first neurotoxin visit at a dermatology practice
Who injects, how dosing works, what it costs and what to skip for the rest of the day.
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