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All about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in children and adults

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Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Lisa Swanson at Ada West Dermatology discusses hand, foot, and mouth (HFMD) in children and adults. She covers everything from how the coxsackievirus has changed over the years, the treatment, spread, and complications of rashes for you and/or your child. Watch the video or read the questions…

Kids CAN get psoriasis and there are many treatment options

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Pediatric Psoriasis is on the rise. The incidence has more than doubled between 1970 and 2000! However, there are many treatment options for children– from topical steroidal and non-sterioidal creams to shots and some pills (for adults). Ada West Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Swanson answers… What is Psoriasis? So psoriasis is…

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7 Signs you should see a dermatologist

By Keri Swan0 CommentsUncategorized

If you’re the type of person who is makes doctor appointments as a LAST resort, let us reassure you that often times, the sooner we catch a skin condition, the better it is for you in the long run. Nobody here is going to call you a hypochondriac when you…

Basal Cell Carcinoma (skin cancer reparied) Surgery with minimal scarring

By Keri Swan0 CommentsSkin Cancer

Pam came in with a spot on her nose. She didn’t think it was a serious problem at first. “You know occasionally you have a pimple or something. This was something like that, and I will usually use a little neosporin or lavender oil, and it usually clears up. But…

Renee Wilson, PA-C, shares her preferred product list

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Renee Wilson, PA-C, shares her skin care product recommendations below. The following SPF, Lotions, and topical acne meds can be found online in your local grocery store. See links below for convenient shopping. Acne Products Facial Moisturizers Facial Cleansers Facial Sunscreen Lips Body Skin Care…

James Barclay, PA-C shares his preferred skin care

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James Barclay, PA-C, shares his skin care product recommendations below. The following SPF, Lotions, and topical acne meds can be found online in your local grocery store. Acne Products Cleansers Moisturizers Supplements Sunscreen with SPF 30+ Other products Skin Care Products/Brands Available Direct Epionce is…

Skin Product Christmas Gift Picks from Ada West Providers

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Here are some provider picks for skin saving Christmas gifts James Barclay, PA-C Buy the Sunday Afternoon hats online. Sunday Afternoons has many shade hats — and this one is the most popular. $28 Alec Arhets, PA-C Buy a gift card for Botox from Alle.com ($100+) which you can…

Skin Care Brands offered by Skin Type Solutions with Ada West Discount

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We partner with Skin Type Solutions in order to offer our patients the following benefits: 1. You get a customized and complete skin care regimen. Taking the Skin Type Solutions quiz will help you find your skin type, products to use, the products to avoid and what order to use…

Alec Arhets, PA-C share his favorite SPF, Lotions, and topical acne meds

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Alec’s favorite skin care products Alec Arhets, PA-C, shares his preferred dermatologist approved skin care product recommendations below. The following SPF, Lotions, and topical acne meds can be found online in your local grocery store, or at Ulta. Acne Products Cleansers Moisturizers Lipcare SPF Other…

Skin Care Products recommended by Dr. Vinson

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Dr. Vinson’s favorite products Dermatologist, Dr. Whitney Vinson, shares her favorite skin care product recommendations here on www.mydoctorlikes.com OR use the links to individual products below. Skin Products UV Protective Clothing Coolibar Watch Dr. Vinson on Instagram