Skin cancer detection: every clinician’s responsibility
More cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year than of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined, and early detection is critical.
All articles by Abby A. Jacobson, PA-C
Tretinoin or adapalene?
The main difference between adapalene and tretinoin is tolerability.
How much biotin treatment for hair loss in women?
What is the recommended dose of over-the-counter biotin for the treatment of hair loss in women? – Carolyn Adamich, ANP-C, Huntington Beach, Calif. I advise my female patients who are experiencing hair loss to take 5,000 mcg biotin every day. Be sure to remind these women to avoid vitamin A supplementation, as this can cause…
Numbing a wound on infected skin
Incision and drainage on already infected skin structures can always be uncomfortable for the patient.
Go gluten-free for psoriasis?
Anyone who decides to eliminate gluten from his or her diet should first consult a dietitian for guidance.
The two most common forms of skin cancer
The start of the “sun-worshipping season” is a good time to review the primary-care basics of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.
Does itching indicate healing?
Is there science behind the saying that itching is a sign of healing in burn patients?
Is petroleum jelly toxic?
Petroleum jelly goes through vigorous purification processes to be considered noncarcinogenic.
Save a life with early detection of melanoma
Brush up on the basics of preventing, recognizing and addressing melanoma among your patient ranks.
A spreading shin rash signifies systemic disease
A “bruise” from a minor injury continues to linger for weeks.
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