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Warts, Witches and Other Undead Dermatologic Conditions

A brief literature revealed that there just isn't a lot out there on skin diseases in Witches, the Undead, and
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Hand Sanitizer or Soap

What's the best way to wash your hands? Soap and water? Antibacterial soap? Hand sanitizer? Learn what Issaquah Dermatologist, Dr.
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Words from my Wife – Chicken Skin

Keratosis Pilaris (known by my wife as chicken skin) affects about 40% of the population. It usually improves with age,
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Overcoming Adult Acne

Frustrated by adult acne? Here are some myths about adult acne that my Issaquah patients find useful
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How does a dermatologist’s wife take care of her skin?

Ever wondered what dermatologists use on their own skin? Or better yet, what a dermatologist has his wife use? Everything
3 Minutes might save your life

3 Minutes Might Save Your Life

Life is busy. We all have commitments that dominate our time: project deadlines, work meetings, social outings, PTA, orthodontic appointments

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Getting a Tattoo? Check the water…

Are you thinking of getting a tattoo? This week a patient asked me if there was anything I would look
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Men are terrible at skin cancer prevention

Let's face it, men need some help at skin cancer prevention. Only about 1/2 of men report using sunscreen in
Tanning and Melanoma

New Study Confirms the Link Between Indoor Tanning and Melanoma

A major European study recently combined the results of 27 other studies over the last 30 years in Europe looking