Tag: awareness
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Do You Recognize These Bumps? — Demystifying Dyshidrotic Eczema
Do you recognize these exquisitely itchy little bumps? It’s time to demystify a troubling and sometimes mysterious rash called dyshidrotic eczema. In dermatology residency, many of us learn the term “tapioca-like vesicles” (we love using food-related descriptors) to describe the characteristic appearance of a type of eczema called dyshidrotic eczema (AKA pompholyx and acute recurrent…
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October Is Eczema Awareness Month!
Per the National Eczema Association, which is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action, and propelled by the promise for a better future: “More than 31 million people in the U.S. have eczema and each one of them has a story to tell. For Eczema Awareness Month 2023,…
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Mighty Minoxidil: Past, Present, and Future Of A Hair Loss Treatment Workhorse
As Alopecia (Hair Loss) Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to tell you about a safe and effective treatment that happens to be the only medication that is FDA-approved for treatment of androgenetic alopecia (“pattern hair loss”) in both males and females. Let’s take a quick dive into the remarkable history, modern use,…
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“Welcome Community Leaders” — Am I In The Right Place?
When I read “Welcome Community Leaders” on the Crystal Grand marquee, I thought, “Am in the right place?“ Yeah, I am. I recently had the pleasure of driving down to Wisconsin Dells, WI (IYKYK) for a community leadership summit generously sponsored by MBE CPAs and Brand House Marketing. There’s no secret society that grants you the title of…
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September is Alopecia (Hair Loss) Awareness Month — Let’s Talk About It!
September is Alopecia (Hair Loss) Awareness Month. In order to raise awareness about this important topic, I’ll be discussing it weekly over the next few weeks. Alopecia, while commonly confused for a specific disease (most often alopecia areata in my experience) rather than a general term, is simply the medical term for hair loss. 🏥…
