Tag: education
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Coffee, Caffeine, and Skincare: Here’s To National Coffee Day
Oh, Friday was National Coffee Day? ☕️ Had no idea. We don’t drink much of that around here… 😉 To celebrate the occasion, here’s some coffee talk, derm style. For me, coffee and caffeine are best for a relaxing ritual and a buzz 🐝, but who knows where else they could give you a boost?…
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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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Becoming A Toastmaster: Here’s To Mastering The Art of Communication!
On September 21, 2023, I became a Toastmaster in an effort to improve my communication skills, meet new people, and have some fun. This is the start of something, not the culmination. Communication skills are of paramount importance for any business owner and leader. If you don’t actively work to improve your communication skills, you…
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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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Entrepreneurship: The Critical Tool Missing From The Modern Physician’s Bag
Physicians are life-long learners. It’s in our DNA. But most of us are lacking a critical tool: entrepreneurship knowledge and skill. Over time, we become stuck inside the box of “approved” Continuing Medical Education options. These options are becoming better as enterprising physician entrepreneurs create resources for their fellow physicians, part of which do have…
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Observational Dermatology: a Likely Case of Pityriasis Versicolor
I love watching and playing tennis. I also can’t help but play a game I call “observational dermatology.” In this round, I discuss a likely a case of a common and benign but frustrating skin disease called pityriasis versicolor. This is Canadian tennis player and now U.S. Open Women’s Doubles Champion Erin Routliffe. Congratulations to…
