Patient Education
Patient Education
Welcome to our Patient Education section, your go-to resource for all things related to skin health. Here, we provide informative articles and insights to help you better understand and manage various dermatological conditions. Stay tuned for monthly blog updates covering a range of skin concerns, empowering you to make informed decisions about your skincare journey.
March is National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month
March is National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month March is recognized as National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing...
Forgiving Retribution: Director’s Notes…
I have created a short video highlighting the many Easter Eggs in my film, Forgiving Retribution. Movie Easter Eggs are hidden messages, jokes, or...
Forgiving Retribution: Award Winning Short Film…
My short film journey. I have been writing screenplays for years, along with two novels. I started back when I was in the military. Once I got married and...
Atopic Dermatitis: Allergic eczema…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory cutaneous disease characterized by pruritus and generalized eczematous eruptions with frequent exacerbations...
Actinic Keratosis: Why does Dr. Samlaska freeze so much…
A long time ago...in a land far, far away, called Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, I was chief of the Dermatology clinic. We provided medical support...
Herpetic Whitlow: Herpes Manuum…
Herpetic Whitlow (HW) is a Herpes Simplex infection that involves the fingers, usually in children or health care workers. The lesions begin with tenderness...
Unknown: Itchy bumps on legs…
A 54 year-old Pacific Islander female presents with a three week history of "itchy bumps" on her legs. Initially she noted the bumps on her right lower leg. ...
Eczema Herpeticum: Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption…
Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are susceptible to cutaneous dissemination of the herpes virus, referred to as Eczema Herpeticum (EH) and/or Kaposi...
Urticaria: Acute and Chronic Hives…
Urticaria is also known as Hives. It is a vascular reaction of the skin characterized by the appearance of wheals that are often surrounded by a red halo or...
Understanding Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A Guide to Personalized Skin Care
Understanding Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A Guide to Personalized Skin Care Skin comes in many different tones and textures, each unique to the individual....
Rosacea Awareness Month: Understanding The Condition
April is Rosacea Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this common but often misunderstood skin condition. Rosacea affects millions of people...
Sanitizers and Cleaning Products May Be Causing Your Itchy
Sanitizers and Cleaning Products May Be Causing Your Itchy, Dry Skin With cold and flu season in full swing, many of us have ramped up our efforts to keep...
Aquagenic Wrinkling: It burns…
A 16 year-old female presented with a two month history of painful, burning wrinkling of her palms after taking a pottery class. Within 5 minutes of water...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Murky Cell Carcinoma…
An ode to Jimmy Buffett...I have been getting a lot of questions from patients about this extremely rare malignancy. In my entire career I have only had 3 to...
June is Acne Awareness Month
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. Acne can be mild, with few or no symptoms, or it can be severe, so...
Mycosis Fungoides: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma…
Mycosis Fungoides (MF) is a malignant neoplasm of T-lymphoytes, particularly of T-helper (Th) cells. The incidence is around 1 in 300,000 each year, but this...
What is Causing My Acne Outbreaks?
When acne strikes, it can throw a wrench in your life. You may feel less confident in public, struggle to focus at work, and/or become irritable during the...
Why Do I Have Excessive Sweat and What Can I Do About It?
Everyone sweats. Indeed, perspiration plays an important role in regulating our body temperature. When we get too hot, whether from exercise, high...
Understanding Your Dermatitis and How to Treat It
Dermatitis encompasses a number of causes and symptoms related to irritated skin. As such, it’s often easy to point out a case of dermatitis, but difficult to...
Hives: The Common and Surprising Causes
Hives, or urticaria, is a common condition characterized by the sudden appearance of several pinkish-red itchy bumps on one’s skin. These welts can range from...
How Can I Benefit from Skin Therapies?
Maintaining healthy skin isn’t just a matter of looking good; it’s about feeling good, too. But everyone’s skin is different, requiring a unique care regimen...