by Olivia Leblanc | May 19, 2023 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – It’s that time of the year when people are headed to the pool, hitting the golf course, and going on summer vacations. All of these activities have one thing in common: spending a lot of time outside in the sun. Being prepared for...
by Olivia Leblanc | Aug 23, 2022 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – How is your sleep? A recent study has shown that many patients with skin disorders experience impaired sleep. Examples of skin disorders that can affect sleep include eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, hives, dry skin, and even...
by Olivia Leblanc | Mar 15, 2022 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Do you notice that you occasionally pick at your skin? You are not alone. A recent study found that 63% of randomly selected participants engaged in some form of skin picking. 5.4% reported significant skin picking. Some patients...
by Mandy Haase | Dec 26, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
A patient’s personal story for trying BOTOX My grandmother was not one to express outwardly any negative thoughts or feelings except for one – her wrinkles. I vividly remember on more than one occasion her turning to me and saying, “if there’s one thing I could change...
by Mandy Haase | Aug 21, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Acne can present in adolescence and in adulthood. It is most common in teenagers, but a significant percentage of adults experience acne in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s with decreasing prevalence as age...
by Mandy Haase | Jul 17, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – It’s that time of the year when people are headed to the pool, hitting the golf course, and going on summer vacations. All of these activities have one thing in common: spending a lot of time outside in the sun. Being prepared for...
by Mandy Haase | Jun 19, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Leigh Sutton, M.D. – I can now add this question to my list of frets that come to mind when my kids go outside. Other questions that come to mind: does bird poop routinely have parasites in it? As I watch my son eat whatever is in front of him. Is there...
by Mandy Haase | Mar 27, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Let’s dive into men’s skin care health. There are ways in which men’s skin care priorities are different than women’s skin care health and ways in which they are similar. Differences Unlike women, men often don’t wear makeup on...
by Mandy Haase | Feb 6, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – A few articles have been published recently discussing the connection between our brain and our skin and specifically the connection that mental stress has on our skin. Stress can be either acute or chronic. Many people have been...
by Mandy Haase | Jan 2, 2021 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – The New Year is upon us. 2021 has arrived. We have said goodbye to 2020, however, the COVID-19 pandemic is still in our midst. Vaccines have been starting to roll out, but the general population is still not vaccinated and won’t be...
by Mandy Haase | Dec 14, 2020 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Christmas looks a little different this year. But gift-giving is something we can still do. It is nice to show friends and family that you appreciate them during the holiday season. We would like to put a special emphasis on...
by Mandy Haase | Oct 31, 2020 | Smart Skin Blog
Written by Stephanie Sutton, M.D. – Men may often forget that they, too, need to take care of their skin. Whether it is preventing skin cancer, addressing wrinkles and redness, or treating acne, these are things that men should be thinking about. Women might need to...
