Category Archives: Dermatology

Dry Mouth

Patients who have dry mouth from medications, surgery,  radiation, Sjogren’s syndrom e, or other causes will need your help. In fact, more than 80% of the most common  prescription drugs can cause dry mouth. Keep an eye out for anticholinergic drugs,  like antidepressants, antipsychotics, and medicines  for overactive bladder. Think about stopping  the prescription, lowering the dose, or switching to  something else. Recommend taking small sips of water often, using a  humidifier,  and avoiding alcohol, caffeine,  and tobacco as much as possible. Start with sugar-free gum or lozenges  [...]

Simple Approach for Bug Bites and Stings

More time outdoors leads to questions about treating and preventing bug bites and stings. Use these [...]

Frostbite- What you need to know (Part 2)

Frosbite Prevention Frostbite and related cold injuries can generally be prevented with planning prior to [...]

Are you still using Gentian Violet? Here’s why you shouldn’t!

Did you know that Gentian Violet is going off the market? You can still find [...]

Can Medicines Cause a Sun Toxicity or Rash?

Summer sun always brings questions about photosensitizing meds. Photosensitivity is hard to predict. Reactions are [...]

Shedding Light on Sunscreen Use

Millions of people are treated every year for skin cancer and thousands of these individuals [...]

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