Eric Schweiger, M.D.

Warts are pesky little guys – they are never welcome, but insist on sticking around way longer than anyone would like.  Unfortunately, although warts can sometimes resolve on their own, they will often spread to other areas before going away.  For this reason, it is important to seek treatment if you notice a wart on [...]

When caught and removed from the skin early, melanoma is one of the easiest forms of cancer to treat.  However, when undiagnosed, melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.  For this reason, a recent study from Stanford University presents an exciting opportunity for melanoma prevention.  The study, while it only evaluated middle [...]

The answer to the question ‘When should I have my moles checked?” is that it is important for everyone to have their moles checked at least once a year.  People with a history of atypical moles or skin cancers should see their dermatologist more often; your dermatologist will recommend the appropriate length of time to [...]

In 2o13, there are no need to worry about whether you forgot to put your mascara on that morning.  Its time to try Latisse, an eyelash enhancing prescription treatment that has continued to prove itself year after year as a must-have beauty product.  Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Latisse is different from other eyelash treatments, because [...]

Picking at your skin can seem very innocent.  Unfortunately, many of our patients pick at their skin from time to time.  However, picking at a tiny bump on your skin (although it can harm the skin!) does not mean that you are a “skin picker.”  It is important to recognize whether you are a ‘skin [...]

All women want longer, thicker eyelashes – that is the reason that mascara is one of the top selling beauty products on the market!  A medicine called Latisse can now be used to enhance your eyelashes without the use of makeup.  Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Latisse works by lengthening the period of time that the [...]

An actinic keratosis is a precancerous lesion that develops on your skin after years of sun exposure.  The most common areas of the body to find an actinic keratosis are the face (including the lips), ears, hands, scalp, and forearms; these are the areas of your body that are most commonly exposed to the sun. [...]

Latisse is a medication designed for eyelash growth – regular use of Latisse results in eyelashes that are thicker and longer, without the use of fancy mascaras. Here are the facts about Latisse that you should know: Latisse is a formulation of a generic medication called bimatoprost.  Bimatoprost is an ocular medication used for the [...]