Dr. Nicholas Nguyen, director of pediatric dermatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the dangers of tanning beds – and how teens are particularly vulnerable. Q: What harms have you seen from indoor tanning? A: Indoor tanning tops the list of “worst things you can do to your skin.” Its effects on the skin are absolutely […]
Parents of 5-year-old ‘shadow jumper’ are grateful for dermatologist’s quick diagnosis
No parent can bear to see a child in pain, but, it’s arguably worse when the cause or source of the pain remains a mystery. This was the life for Andrea and Brad Campbell, of Massillon. Parents to three active boys, they became increasingly concerned about their youngest, Deagon, who, as a toddler, had attacks […]
5 medical specialties help Cayleigh win her independence over sarcoidosis
My daughter Cayleigh’s long story with Akron Children’s Hospital started in the summer of 2017 when she was 5 years old. Cayleigh fell at home and bit a pretty large hole in her tongue that needed stitches. I was concerned that maybe she needed glasses so I scheduled an eye exam. At the exam we […]
Lots of summer still left: don’t overlook skin protection
Dr. Nicholas Nguyen, director of pediatric dermatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, talks about how to avoid skin damage from the sun. What are the risks of sun exposure? The sun sustains life on earth, but too much sun can be dangerous to a child’s health. The sun emits ultraviolet radiation (UVR). In heavy doses, this […]
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