Month: December 2010
New Report Shows Most Americans Are Not Vitamin D-Deficient
Patients frequently ask about the relationship between sun and vitamin D levels. Some have claimed regular sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation are necessary to maintain healthy vitamin D levels and to prevent cancer and other diseases. However, a recent, …
Topical Antibiotic
Should I Use A Topical Antibiotic on My Wound?
Patients often ask if they should use over-the-counter topical antibiotics (such as Neosporin, Polysporin, or Bacitracin) on surgical wounds or other cuts or injuries. While many people use such medications to …