If you’ve ever worked with a computer propped on your lap, you may have noticed the tops of your thighs getting a little toasty from the heat emitted by your laptop. While doing this occasionally won’t cause long-term damage, chronically exposing your skin to heat sources can lead to a condition called toasted skin syndrome. […]
More providers are turning to eConsults to manage patient care
Primary care providers sometimes struggle to connect patients with in-demand specialty care. Specialists, on their end, are often overwhelmed by routine clinical referrals. eConsults are easing these challenges and improving the patient experience as a result. eConsults, or electronic medical consultations, provide physicians and patients a way to seek specialty care for nonurgent medical problems […]
5 ways to treat – and prevent – poison ivy rash
You’ve probably heard the rhyme, leaves of 3, let them be! It’s that time of year when kids are playing outdoors more, putting them at greater risk for catching the poison ivy rash. Typically, the rash looks like lines or streaks on the skin, which becomes red, itchy and swollen with blisters that ooze clear […]
How to protect your child’s skin from the sun
Fun in the sun is a given during the summer months, but spending lots of time outside in the sun can lead to sunburn. What’s the best way to protect your child’s skin from sun damage while they enjoy the outdoors? Dr. Dan Grove, pediatric dermatologist, provides some answers. When it comes to sun protection, […]
Teens and tanning beds: ‘Worst thing you can do to your skin’
Dr. Nicholas Nguyen, director of pediatric dermatology at Akron Children’s, discusses the dangers of tanning beds – and how teens are particularly vulnerable. Q: What harms have you seen from indoor tanning? A: Indoor tanning tops the list of “worst things you can do to your skin.” Its effects on the skin are absolutely devastating. […]
