The Blog

Did you know brittle nails can sometimes indicate something going on internally? As a dermatology physician assistant, I see and treat many different types of nail disorders. Some are easier to treat than others. Nail changes can have a negative impact on someone’s day-to-day activities. There are types of nail disorders that can be painful […]

The most exciting part about physician assistant school (in my opinion) is experiencing all of the different medical specialties during your clinical rotations and then choosing your medical specialty. It allows you to view life through the eyes of the medical providers who work in each sector of medicine. This then allows you to dream […]

Have you experienced an acne-like rash around the mouth that doesn’t seem to want to go away no matter what you try over the counter? You may be experiencing perioral dermatitis. This rash typically presents as acne-like and dry and flaky around the mouth but can also occur around the nose or eyes. Periorificial dermatitis […]

My journey to becoming a dermatology physician assistant took a few twists and turns. I will be the first to admit that there was a bit of luck involved with ending up in the career I have today. They say everything happens for a reason and because of my experiences, I do truly believe that. […]

Whether you have loose or crepey skin, aka skin that is wrinkly and has seen a lot of sun exposure over the years, then this device could work for you. The machine used to be called Evoke but is now known as Define. The best part of it is that it is a non-invasive procedure […]

If you are reading this then that means you are a goal-oriented individual. First of all, let me set the record and say that graduating with honors from physician assistant school is by no means necessary to have a successful and meaningful career as a PA. However, if you’re an achiever personality type like myself […]

I am fortunate enough to work in a dermatology office that continuously purchases all of the latest and best cosmetic gadgets and gizmos. If there is a laser machine out there our office probably owns it or at the very least something similar. With all the new purchases I also have the opportunity to learn […]

As a dermatology physician assistant, I get the opportunity to teach my patients about different over-the-counter skin care products. There are always a lot of questions about what brand they should choose. What you may not realize is that the majority of the over-the-counter skin care products use the same several active ingredients. As long […]

Have you ever wondered what exactly dermatology PAs do daily? Spoiler alert, we rarely pop pimples. You may be interested in pursuing dermatology as a medical specialty after physician assistant school, or you may simply be wondering what exactly we do day to day. I am going to list out the most common skin disorders […]

This post is a little off-topic from dermatology or physician assistant school. I would like to think it can still serve as inspiration for the overworked PA-C who is looking for a way to travel inexpensively. Since you know… there are all those student loans to still pay off.  I am going to break down […]