What You Need to Know About Strong Bones
Dr. Klara Rosenquist lists 5 key ways to prevent bone loss.
Dry Skin Tips from an Alaskan Dermatologist
Beat Dry Skin with These 6 Easy Tips! Now that the weather’s cooling off, if you live in a cold climate you may be thinking about winterizing your pipes, your car, your garden… and your skin?? Dry itchy skin (xerosis cutis) is a common reason for visit in a dermatology clinic, especially here…
Accidents Happen: A Fecal Incontinence Primer
Fecal Incontinence? You’re Not Alone Having “an accident” as an adult can be extremely embarrassing – something you might not even feel comfortable discussing with your doctor. Know that you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that about 5% of women over the age of 60 will have experienced an involuntary loss of stool. This…
A Wrinkle in Time: Preventative Botox
Preventing Wrinkes? Sign Me Up! What’s up with preventative Botox? Botulinum toxin injection (brand names including Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®…I will just say “Botox®” for simplicity!) is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures today – and I like to refer to it as a “gateway drug.” Botox® relaxes the muscles into…
Up, Up and Away? The Truth About the “Female Viagra”
Just Say “No” to the Little Pink Pill Earlier this month the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Addyi (flibanserin) to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. Viagra, or the male equivalent to this medication has been on the market since 1998, and was certainly a great achievement…
Preparing to See the Dermatologist
Seeing the Dermatologist? Here’s how to Prepare! Yes, we DO want to look at (nearly) every inch of your skin! But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be embarrassing, awkward, or uncomfortable in any way.
Anti-Aging How-To
3 Easy Anti-Aging Steps Anyone Can Do Dermatologists see myriad of skin issues ranging from cancer to chronic disease to acne to cosmetic treatments. One of the most common questions we get is, “What is the best anti-aging routine for my skin?”