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Treating Acne with Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Swanson

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Our Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Swanson, talks about treating acne, what types of acne occur, the 3 over the counter ingredients for treating acne, what to expect at a doctor appointment, and a timeline for getting clear skin. Acne is Treatable So hello everybody, I am here to tell you about…

Treating Warts with James Barclay, PA-C

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Anyone can get warts. Children, teens, nail-biters, & people with a weakened immune system are more prone to getting a wart virus (HPV) than others. Warts are harmless and can eventually go away on their own courtesy of your own immune system, however, until they do, they can spread very…

Brian Friedt and patient getting patch test applied

Patch testing and Rashes from Allergens

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Our PA-C with 22 years experience, Brian Friedt, talks about the nature of skin allergies (aka atopic dermatitis) — including those tell-tale red, itchy, inflamed symptoms and how it can suddenly come on. Just because. Our office offers an extensive patch test with 80 of the most common allergens in…

Getting sunscreen on kids with doctor swanson and Boise outdoor ot

Getting sunscreen on kids — especially those with tactile defensiveness

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Do you battle getting sunscreen on kids? Chances are, that if you’re a parent, you’ve had SOME kind of pushback from your kids about putting on sunscreen. Maybe they are just being impatient, maybe they don’t like the way it’s put on, maybe you’ve have no idea what makes…

How Mohs Surgery Works

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This is an example of how Mohs surgery works. Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer— normally utilized for certain cases on the face/hand or with specific types of cancer. During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed to ensure the patient is clear of cancer before…

Life changing relief from biologics for our patient with plaque psoriasis

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This is our patient, Rich, who recently shared with us his experience before and after treating plaque psoriasis. Rich has been battling plaque psoriasis since he was about 28 years old. Now he is 62 and says the last 15 years have been the worst — very irritating, severe plaque…

Pediatric Dermatologist about eczema treatment

When eczema goes untreated, kids and parents lose sleep and more problems arise

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Kids often grow out of eczema, so why treat it? Ada West Dermatology’s Pediatric Dermatologist explains the consequences of untreated atopic dermatitis. Sure, eczema will resolve itself in 4 out of 5 kids by age 8, but that doesn’t mean it should not be treated. It’s super uncomfortable and, when…

The spread and treatment of molluscum

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Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Lisa Swanson answers all the questions about the spread and treatment of molluscum (aka water warts). Currently there is no FDA official treatment for the little bumps that spread so easily in kids, so the internet is full of at-home remedies. This Q and A article…

CO2 Laser Q and A with a Patient in her 40s

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Our long-time employee, Michele, shared with us about her two experiences with the Co2 Fractionated Laser under the care of Dr. Greg Wells at Ada West Dermatology. Like lots of ladies her age, she was feeling the effects of a youth spent in the sun covered in oil as well…

Good Faith Estimate – No Surprises Act

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Ada West Dermatology supports price transparency and believes it is important for you to know what out-of-pocket costs you will incur for services provided at one of our facilities. Before your next visit for a medical service or procedure, please call our billing department to get an estimate of your…