Beth Dougherty, N.P.Mar 18, 20192 minThinking about Botox?We all know someone who looks far younger than their actual age. For some, this is due to good genetics or meticulous sun protection. For most of us howeve...
Dr. Arthur IdeDec 10, 20182 minAddressing AcneWe all remember our adolescence and the horror of looking in the mirror at a large new pimple on our nose right before some major event. Acne is so common in...
Dr. Arthur IdeSep 25, 20182 minSeptember Newsletter- Vitamin DWhat to believe about Vitamin D Medicine has a long history of embracing dietary or supplement cure-alls or panaceas. Vitamin D is the latest of these. The u...
Dr. Arthur IdeAug 27, 20182 minAugust Newsletter- Does Sunscreen Work?I am often asked “what SPF (sun protection factor) sunscreen should I be wearing?” The simple answer is that, after getting Americans to wear sunscreen over ...
Beth Dougherty, N.P.Jul 19, 20182 minLyme Disease Recognition and PreventionOver the past month many patients have asked questions about Lyme Disease and tick bites. Here are a few facts about Lyme Disease recognition and prevention...
Dr. Arthur IdeJul 16, 20182 minJuly NewsletterPurpura is preventable. Start now! I often see patients, generally in their sixties and older, with purple bruises and skin tears on their arms or shins. Mo...
Beth Dougherty, N.P.Apr 18, 20182 minWhat sunscreen are you using?Now that spring is officially upon us, it is time to start thinking about sun protection. No matter if you are heading out for an afternoon run, watching a b...
Dr. Arthur IdeApr 15, 20182 minApril NewsletterWelcome to Dermatology PA's first ever newsletter! You are receiving this as you have been a patient in my office at Dermatology PA in Edina or becasue you s...
Dr. Arthur IdeFeb 21, 20182 minSpring Break Sun ProtectionSpring break is just around the corner which means many eager Minnesotans will be heading out to warm weather destinations! Now is a great time to stock up ...
Dr. Arthur IdeJan 10, 20182 minTreatment for Dry SkinTreating Dry Skin over the Winter Months: One of the most common complaints in dermatology is dry skin, especially during the winter. There are several facto...
Dr. Arthur IdeFeb 23, 20172 minHow to treat mild acneHow to treat mild acne: Acne is a problem that over 80% of teenagers will deal with at some point during adolescence. Mild cases of acne can be managed with ...
Beth Dougherty, N.P.Feb 2, 20171 minCosmetic Chemical PeelsNow is a great time to consider having a cosmetic chemical peel to improve the overall appearance of your skin! Here at Dermatology P.A. we offer a variety o...
Dr. Arthur IdeFeb 2, 20171 minPhysical protection from the sun!I am always amazed how little we realize that physical protection from the sun is the best and most protective (clothing). The comment I usually hear when I ...
Dr. Arthur IdeFeb 16, 20161 minSkin Cancer ScreeningSkin cancer screening (AKA total body examination) has become very commonplace in our practice during the last several years. More and more patients see thei...
Beth Dougherty, N.P.Jun 6, 20151 minBeth Dougherty, NP Joins ClinicBeth Dougherty NP of Edina joined the office in January of 2015. We are very excited to have this bright and energetic young woman on our staff and seeing pa...
Dr. Arthur IdeJun 5, 20141 minSun protection ideas from Dermatology PASun protection has been evolving over the years and recently there is much more emphasis on physical protection. This means wearing protective hats and cloth...
Dr. Arthur IdeJun 30, 20111 minSunscreen UseA recent article in the New York Times discussed the FDA’s recent action on sunscreen labeling laws. Only truly broad spectrum sunscreens will be able to lis...
Dr. Arthur IdeFeb 21, 20111 minTanning booth use for minors banned in CACalifornia recently became the first state in the Union to ban the use of tanning bads by minors. This is a significant step in the right direction. We hav...