Patient Education
Skin Health Articles
Practical, dermatologist-written guidance about skin conditions, treatment options, prevention, skincare, and seasonal concerns in Minnesota.
-
Beef Tallow for Skin: Benefits, Risks, and What the Science Shows
Published
Read article: Beef Tallow for Skin: Benefits, Risks, and What the Science ShowsBeef tallow may soften dry skin, but many claims about acne, eczema, wrinkles, vitamins, and barrier repair extend well beyond the available evidence. Here is what…
-
Psoriasis Treatment Options: From Topicals to Phototherapy
Published
Read article: Psoriasis Treatment Options: From Topicals to PhototherapyPsoriasis treatment is not one-size-fits-all. The right plan depends on the type of psoriasis, where […]
-
Hypochlorous Acid Skincare: What Dermatologists Want Patients to Know
Published
Read article: Hypochlorous Acid Skincare: What Dermatologists Want Patients to KnowHypochlorous acid skincare is everywhere right now: sprays, mists, cleansers, post-workout bottles, and products marketed […]
-
Bemotrizinol Sunscreen: What BEMT Means for Your Skin
Published
Read article: Bemotrizinol Sunscreen: What BEMT Means for Your SkinFor the first time in decades, U.S. sunscreen options are expanding. The FDA has finalized […]
-
Tick Bite Rash in Minnesota: When to Worry and What to Watch For
Published
Read article: Tick Bite Rash in Minnesota: When to Worry and What to Watch ForBy William Miller, MD, MSc, MPH, FAAD · Scenic Dermatology Most tick bites do not […]
-
Your Guide to Mosquito & Tick Defense: DEET vs. Picaridin vs. Permethrin
Published
Read article: Your Guide to Mosquito & Tick Defense: DEET vs. Picaridin vs. PermethrinNothing ruins a Minnesota summer picnic faster than a swarm of mosquitoes—or the surprise of […]
-
Acne 101: What’s Actually Happening Under Your Skin
Published
Read article: Acne 101: What’s Actually Happening Under Your SkinAcne is not dirt trapped in your skin, and it is not a personal failure. […]
-
Dry Skin Treatment: What Actually Helps
Published
Read article: Dry Skin Treatment: What Actually HelpsLearn how to treat dry skin with a better moisturizer, gentler washing, Minnesota winter care, and clear signs that a rash needs evaluation.
-
Sunscreen in Winter and Snow: A Guide for Minnesotans
Published
Read article: Sunscreen in Winter and Snow: A Guide for MinnesotansWhen temperatures drop and snow blankets the ground, sunscreen may be the last thing on […]