Your thoughtfulness and gentle insistence... saved my life
Dear Dr. Sommerville,
I came to your office for a spot on my face which turned out to be nothing. During the same visit, you found a skin cancer on my back I never knew I had. Your thoughtfulness and gentle insistence (I did not want to have a biopsy done!), saved my life. Thank you for your caring
-Kelly (attorney and single mom of three)
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What Causes Dermatitis? Common Triggers and How to Manage Them
September 15, 2026
Dermatitis can make your skin itchy, dry, irritated, or inflamed, and figuring out what set it off isn’t always easy. A product you’ve used for years can suddenly bother your skin, while weather, stress, or something you touch every day may contribute to a flare. Knowing your triggers can make recurring skin irritation easier to manage.
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