HOW THE SUN SEES YOU

HOW THE SUN SEES YOU

This video was made to show how our skin appears in ultraviolet lighting, much like the sun. Maybe it’s time we used sunscreen more...
HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

How to Save a Life: My brother-in-law, Dr. Wade May, saves lives everyday as a Cardiologist. Early this summer, he was at a pool party where a young boy had a near drowning. His expert CPR technique saved this child’s life. It was a good reminder for me to...
DOCTOR FOR A DAY

DOCTOR FOR A DAY

Doctor for a Day’: When I was in high school, Dr. David Fakier started a program to shadow a doctor for a day to get some exposure to medicine. I absolutely loved it and it made my decision to go to medical school easy. Over 20 years later I want to continue...
DR. SARAH’S THOUGHT OF THE DAY

DR. SARAH’S THOUGHT OF THE DAY

When I meet another 40 year old for the first time, in 3 seconds I know 3 things: (1) if they smoke (2) if the really wear GOOD sunscreen (3) if they use Retin-a cream at night My first day as a dermatology resident I was 27. I have used Retin-a cream every night...
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT VITAMIN D

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT VITAMIN D

I am Vitamin D deficient and a dermatologist. Not shocking since I have embarrassed my kids for the past 10 years with my big hats, swim shirts, and excessive amounts of sunscreen. I also had a basal cell skin cancer on my face at age 31. Not shocking either if you...
DERMATOLOGY PRESCRIPTIONS

DERMATOLOGY PRESCRIPTIONS

Most of the dermatology prescriptions I write are expensive. It is just the way it is. I write a lot of ‘name brand’ products over ‘generic’ because I want what is BEST for my patients. I have used every cream personally that I have ever...