Psoriatic Arthritis: Conventional and Alternative Therapies
When people think of psoriasis, they usually imagine skin covered in red, scaly patches. Psoriasis does generally appear on the skin first, but joint problems can develop later on. In some cases, it may happen the other way around—joint pain and arthritis appear before changes to the skin. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be hard to ... Read more
Airsculpt Liposuction FAQs: What Is It and Does It Work?
Struggling to get rid of stubborn love handles? Here we answer some frequently asked questions on AirSculpt, a new liposuction technique that promises to give you a smoother, more natural appearance than any other body contouring procedure on the market. What is AirSculpt? Most people who have heard of AirSculpt are also familiar with Dr. Aaron ... Read more
Skin and Scalp Care During Chemotherapy: Advice from the Experts
You might find yourself feeling guilty and vain for worrying about your appearance after a cancer diagnosis, but be reassured that you are not alone — the thought of losing hair frightens most cancer patients, and some even stop treatment because of skin damage. When at age 55 Dr. Cynthia Bailey found out that she ... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About the Shingles Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 1 in 3 people will get shingles at some point in their lifetime, adding up to 1 million new cases in the United States each year. Shingles is caused by the same virus as is chickenpox: varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Most people get chickenpox in childhood. ... Read more
Can Laser Treatments Cure Toenail Fungus? What the Research Shows
There’s no question that toenail fungus is unpleasant, and often embarrassing. If you’ve tried different products without success, you have likely discovered how difficult it is to get rid of the hardened, disfigured and yellow appearance of infected toenails. Laser treatment of toenail fungus gives many people hope that this frustrating condition can be cured ... Read more
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic: Exparel and Other Opioid-Free Medications for Surgery and Pain Relief
Opioid use has become a national health crisis in the United States. Over 42,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2016, nearly 30% more than in 2015. Large studies are underway to find timely solutions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) suggests that opioid alternatives may be the best choice for all patients following surgery. ... Read more
