By Stacy D. Tompkins If you’re like most people, you’ve probably seen the doctor recently on an issue pertaining to your skin. That’s because according to a new study at the Mayo Clinic, dermal disorders are the number one reason people visit their doctors in the United States. From all other non-acute conditions, skin problems [...]
By Dr. Stacy D. Tompkins, North Coast Dermatology This is going to be your year. With 2013 closely upon us, women across America are eager to usher in the New Year. There’s an atmosphere of motivation and positivity in the air. From weight loss goals to a complete wardrobe re-haul, women are on the pursuit [...]
By Stacy D. Tompkins, MD, North Coast Dermatology When it comes to pediatric psoriasis, very few studies examine the secondary effects of the skin condition in children. Most kids who have psoriasis are prescribed medication to treat the problem, and many end up living with the skin condition for life. But as new research suggests, [...]
by Stacy D. Tompkins, M.D., North Coast Dermatology Promising new research that targets the root cause of eczema and its potential treatment is welcome news to those who suffer from the condition. As researchers try to pinpoint the markers responsible for the skin disorder, eczema patients can in the meantime take steps to prepare their [...]
by Dr. Stacy Tompkins, MD North Coast Dermatology Cassandra Bankson knows firsthand the effects of cystic teenage acne, both physically and emotionally. At the age of 13, her acne had become so bad that peers were calling her pizza face and virus, teasing her to the point where it was difficult to even leave her [...]
by Stacy D. Tompkins, M.D. There’s no doubt that melanoma is an epidemic in our nation, and with rising rates of tanning bed use, the concerns over skin cancer have escalated among medical experts. In a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),melanoma rates in the Unites States have increased [...]
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