Let’s talk about hair loss… Hair loss is a very common issue. In fact, it is thought that by the age of 35, up to two-thirds of men will experience some form of hair loss. There are different reasons for hair loss, Patrick Rice, PA-C helps us to understand further. Why does hair loss happen?…
Meet Joy Watson, our newest Physician Assistant! Joy Watson, PA-CNorth Suburban Dermatology Associates Joy Watson joined our North Suburban Dermatology Associates team earlier this year from Soderstrom Skin Institute, in Iowa. Joy is a board-certified physician assistant with over 17 years of experience and we are thrilled to have her! Joy received her bachelor of…
Mohs Surgery for the Removal of Skin Cancer by Dr. Meghan Morrow, MD, FAAD, FACMS What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery, short for Mohs micrographic surgery, is a technique for the removal of skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas. It allows a detailed microscopic evaluation of all edges of the skin cancer by the Mohs…
Treating acne By: Kimberly Scwerdtfeger, FNP-C, DCNP It is safe to say that unfortunately many of us are familiar with acne vulgaris from firsthand experience. Acne is amongst the the most common skin conditions we see at North Suburban Dermatology Associates, and across the board at all SJH Derm practices. That said, it comes as…